"School: On-site school with 3 teachers provided by local Board of Education, classroom extensively supported by CYW staff. Individual Education Plans created, utilized previous testing or assessments facilitated during placement in this residence. Integration into our community schools when appropriate.
Family: Home visits as per individual plan of care, transportation provided twice per month. Parents encouraged to participate in planning and to meet with our clinicians (a psychiatrist and social worker). Close communications with families.
Residential Programme: Highly structured daily routines, intense supervision as needed. Programme is largely behavioural in nature, stressing accountability for choices made by client and teaching alternatives. Daily group meetings to provide feed-back and encourage self-regulation. Strong recreation/skills building. Utilize natural consequences/contracts/incentives. Social skills, problem solving and anger control curriculum.
Clinical: MSW one day per week, individual and family work. Psychiatrist 1 days per month and staff training/consulting (assess & review medications and assist in treatment planning or facilitate referrals for further assessments)."