Personal Allowance
Children receive a weekly allowance, which is used for personal
supplies, activities, laundry and snacks. The amount of the weekly
allowance is determined on an annual basis by the Executive
Committee.
Adult clients have an opportunity for employment in our workshop
or in the community. This provides them with an income for
personal supplies and activities. Some adult clients are provided
with a monthly personal allowance from SSI payments. The amount of
the allowance is determined on an annual basis by the Executive
Committee.
All children and adults participate in weekly budget groups. These
groups are part of the residential living skills program and are
designed to assist each client in learning money management skills.
Staffing/Supervision
Each residence provides a home-like environment where staff
provides support, supervision and guidance in the areas of daily
living, socialization and behavior management. Trained staff
provides 24-hour supervision of each site. Each residence is
assigned a Team Leader who is responsible to ensure that each
client's personal needs are met and that a Residential Service
Plan is developed. Supervisory staff is available on site and by
pager 24 hours a day. Crisis Intervention staff are available
during waking hours at each site and the Residential Program
Director is available by pager 24 hours a day. Clinical,
educational and vocational staff works closely with residential
treatment staff to provide consistent therapeutic programming for
each client served.