At the completion of each skill area, a written evaluation and skills checklist is completed by the staff. This, in combination with a narrative evaluation, is passed along to other members of the team as a baseline for further evaluation as to how a resident is applying these skills during the remainder of their stay. The ILP staff reviews the client's progress in weekly client staffings. Initial transitional-living plans are reviewed and modified as needed based on changes, both positive and negative, in the client's adjustment, developmental readiness, chronological age, and identified needs, etc. The client is involved in weekly and monthly reviews with staff.
Progress is documented in quarterly progress reports.
All plans for discharge and aftercare involve the active participation of the client and any other responsible party, if applicable. Progress is documented in quarterly progress reports. The meetings are facilitated by the clients themselves and nurture a sense of community, ownership in the program, and participation in the democratic process. On a regular basis, guest speakers talk on topics ranging from responsible dating behavior, substance abuse prevention and education, birth control, careers, public safety, etc. Staff strongly encourage all residents to participate in a wide variety of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.