Residents attend their home schools whenever possible. Our facility offers a classroom, library, arts and crafts room and full-size gymnasium. In addition, the Shelter Care Unit has a fully equipped kitchen and utility area solely for the purpose of life skills activities, which includes residents doing their own laundry and participating in cooking activities. Licensing regulations limit a stay in Shelter Care to sixty days or a waiver must be pursued. We currently operate on a behavior modification level system and a positive peer culture.
Residents can achieve our highest level in twenty-one days.
Behavioral levels dictate the level of privileges earned. Our staff offers a wealth of educational and life experiences. We seek positive role models that strive to keep the residents minds and bodies busy with positive learning experiences. Daily goals are set by each resident and appropriate life choices are discussed in the group process several time a day. One of our goals is to encourage opportunities for family involvement during the child's stay in Shelter Care through visitation, phone calls and passes when approved by the placing agency.