Behavioral Assistance Program
In our NeXt Step to improve what we offer to the community, we have decided to offer a the Behavioral Assistance Program, which is desgned to assist youth and families who have been determined clinically in need of services by the Department of Family Services (DFS) or designee. This program exists for those youth that need a place to go during the summer and/or holidays.
Program Goal
All services are provided at one of the three group homes or other community setting and are aimed at preventing out-of-home placement.
Program Components
A comprehensive individual service plan is designed to meet the needs of the child and family. The services, which may include individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy and social skill building activities, are provided by qualified staff that is directly supervised by a licensed professional.ll services are provided at one of the three group homes or other community setting and are aimed at preventing out-of-home placement.
For more information click here to download the NeXt Step Brochure.
In our NeXt Step to improve what we offer to the community, we have decided to offer a the Behavioral Assistance Program, which is desgned to assist youth and families who have been determined clinically in need of services by the Department of Family Services (DFS) or designee. This program exists for those youth that need a place to go during the summer and/or holidays.
Program Goal
All services are provided at one of the three group homes or other community setting and are aimed at preventing out-of-home placement.
Program Components
A comprehensive individual service plan is designed to meet the needs of the child and family. The services, which may include individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy and social skill building activities, are provided by qualified staff that is directly supervised by a licensed professional.ll services are provided at one of the three group homes or other community setting and are aimed at preventing out-of-home placement.
For more information click here to download the NeXt Step Brochure.
Importance of Out-of-School Programs for "At-Risk" Youth:Urban youth are increasingly finding themselves in a changed landscape where social and economic circumstances are working against their success in school endeavors and, more generally, in life’s pursuits.
(Riggs & Greenberg, 2004)
It is estimated that twelve million youth in the United States will need assistance to avoid the ever-increasing negative social and economic factors associated with at-risk environments.
(Benson, 2006)
Furthermore, many young teenagers in America are currently released from school before 2:00 p.m., which leaves additional unsupervised time to do as they please.
(Shann, 2001)