PLANS TO ADDRESS TARGET POPULATION

King of Kings has and will continue to address the needs of its Target Population, taking into consideration when the need arises, the cultural, racial and linguistic differences among this population.  This population consists of African Americans, Hispanics, South East Asians, and some Caucasians.

The King of Kings’ Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Program currently utilizes and will continue to utilize a model of treatment that is sometimes mutual and collective.  This phase of treatment offers a close-knit recovery community consisting of staff, volunteers, and peers who, with staff guidance and direction, form a culturally supportive and sensitive help group.

In 1990, the agency began providing treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women and infants; many of who belong to disadvantaged and disenfranchise groups as identified in the Fresno County Master Plan to Reduce Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, 1991.

Although the Master Plan emphasizes at-risk population, it does not exclude the remaining pregnant and postpartum community.  Therefore a multi-culture plan has been implemented and will continue to be utilized.