During the admissions process, parents accompany their child to camp for a tour of the facility and introductions to camp staff. On admission day, parents bring their child to camp. Parents and other family members must maintain active contact with family counselors and camp-based staff. Parents are required to attend parenting classes and to participate in family therapy with their child and our Dallas-based therapists.
Parents provide all clothing, personal items and medical care while the child is enrolled at camp.
When campers return for home visits, camp provides transportation to a central point in Dallas, and parents transport children to and from their homes. Family participation and frequent involvement throughout placement are required. Parents are very important members of the team in our approach to change, and their active engagement in the process and commitment to participation is essential .