Innovative Teaching Systems
Innovative Teaching Systems was founded by Cristy Schlientz in 1995 to assist child welfare agencies with the replication of the Teaching-Family Model (TFM). Cristy is now endorsed by the Teaching-Family Association as an individual developer with credentials to assist agencies with full TFM program implementation.
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Testimonials
Cristy is creative and flexible when applying the model and helped us design the tools and procedures that were right for us.
Cristy was instrumental in the successful TFA certification of our agency by helping make changes in our therapeutic foster care program so we could meet the standards for evaluating a network of over 120 homes.
Any agency who works with children and youth will be enriched by Cristy’s knowledge, expertise and compassion for troubled children and families.
Cristy Schlientz work is truly cutting edge. It has broad appeal not just with behavioralists, but also with those coming from a mental health perspective.
Cristy is a passionate and tireless advocate of the highest quality services for children and families who is especially skilled in individualizing her services allowing agencies to replicate the TFM for different populations.