Organization: THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON AGENCY INC
Mission: TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Activities: THE FCA'S LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE YOUTH SUMMIT OF RECOVERY, WHICH IS A 24 BED, 60 DAY SECURE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS (MALE AND FEMALE) BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 - 17 WHO HAVE AN ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE DIAGNOSIS, A HISTORY OF FAILED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND ARE IN NEED OF A SECURE SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE ON-SITE ACADEMIC EDUCATION, DAILY SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION/TREATMENT, RELAPSE PREVENTION PLANNING, AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY. ABOUT 80% OF THE ADOLESCENTS IN THE PROGRAM ARE STEPPED-DOWN TO HOME OR A FOSTER HOME.
THE SECOND LARGEST SERVICE IS THE LEVEL 2 SPECIAL POPULATIONS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THIS 32 BED NON-SECURE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE TREATMENT OF ADOLESCENT FEMALES, AGES 13 - 18, WHO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. ON-SITE ACADEMIC EDUCATION, DAY TREATMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED TO THESE ADOLESCENTS. ABOUT 75% OF THESE ADOLESCENTS ACHIEVE PERMANENCY THROUGH STEP-DOWNS TO FAMILY OR RELATIVES. A FULLY-ACCREDITED SCHOOL PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS FOR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE CONTINUUM/FOSTER CARE CONTRACT. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE RE-UNIFICATION OF ADOLESCENTS WITH THEIR FAMILY/RELATIVES, AND THE SUPPORT OF THE FAMILY FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. THE FCA IS CONTINUALLY RECRUITING AND TRAINING NEW FAMILIES TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY STEP-DOWN OPTIONS FOR ADOLESCENTS. ADOLESCENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION SUPPORT.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention