Purpose:
To provide care for youth experiencing family and interpersonal conflicts, who are unable to successfully function in a family setting, and whose needs require ongoing mental health services in a structured setting. These youth do not qualify for psychiatric residential treatment or a more intensive treatment setting. The average length of stay for a child placed for Group Care services is 6 to 12 months.
Treatment Procedure:
Relevant assessment tools are used to identify specific areas of strength and need for the youth. These assessment tools may include, but are not limited to: a psychological evaluation, a chemical dependency evaluation, educational evaluations, a physical examination, a family evaluation, a behavioral needs assessment, and a strength-based assessment. The treatment team, including all SHCS staff, monitors and documents observations of the child’s behavior on a daily basis.