Founded in 2003, PRN for Families™ is a home-based program for families who have children or teenagers who are out of control or at imminent risk of being separated from their family. Together, we serve as a dedicated team of licensed clinicians, trained mentors, and support staff — led by Charles Elias, owner and operator of the program and a licensed LCSW, MAC, LAC. Charles works directly with these clinicians and mentors to provide clinical supervision, program development and outreach, to ensure that families receive the highest quality of services.
Leadership:
Charles Elias, LCSW, MAC, LAC – Owner and Operator
Charles Elias, LCSW, MAC, LAC, is the founder and owner of PRN for Families. He is a native of London, England, and became an American citizen in 2002. He received his bachelor’s degree in Social Work with distinction, and a minor in Youth Agency Administration from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. Charles has a long history and interest in providing family preservation services since 1985. Through PRN for Families, he works closely with a team of licensed professionals from around the country, who bring their own uniqueness, creativity and specialties to working with families.
Sheila Thornton
Sheila Thornton is the Senior Administrator at PRN for Families. She began working with Charles Elias, PRN’s founder, in 2007, with the goal of securing a strong foundation for the company. She has worn many hats as PRN for Families has grown, and always strives to support families however she is able. Sheila has been dedicated to supporting families and youth in need throughout her adult life, often serving as a host for young adults looking for stability and love. Her greatest successes are her three grown children — a son and daughter in their 30s, and an adopted son who joined their family at the age of 17 in 1998. Sheila recognizes that parenting is a difficult, sometimes thankless job, but it is also — always — the best, most rewarding, personally fulfilling work a person can do. In her free time, Sheila enjoys reading, music, sewing, cross-stitching, scrapbooking, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with friends and family.