Bethesda Childrens Home Lutheran Social Services

TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE, RESIDENTIAL/GROUP HOMES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DELINQUENT YOUTH.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS ITU'S: OUR INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNITS PROVIDE A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 23 BIOLOGICAL FEMALE AT RISK YOUTH AGES 11-18. YOUTH RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION.GROUP HOMES: OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING GROUP HOME FOR AGES 14-21, IS A FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING FOR 7 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES WHOSE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY.EMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AGES 11-18 THAT ARE EITHER ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR A MAXIMUM OF 14 DAYS. YOUTH WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: THE RIGHT START TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) IS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH YOUNG MOTHER AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING INFANT OR TODDLER. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 16-23 AND THEIR INFANT/TODDLER. THE SEMI SUPERVISED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ASSISTING YOUNG MOTHERS TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT.RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS: THE RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM IS A SUPPORTIVE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTICENVIRONMENT WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. THE GOAL OF THIS FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING IS FOR YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 12-21 TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE INDEPENDENT , SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND NURTURING PARENTS.PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF) DELIVERS THE HIGHEST INTENSITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR UP TO 10 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES USING A TRAUMA-FOCUSED CURRICULUM INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT, DAILY INTERVENTION WITH THEIR MHP, FAMILY THERAPY, 2 HOURS OF GROUP PSYCHO EDUCATION, TO INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING EACH DAY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, ONE OR MORE TIMES AS NEEDED PER WEEK.

EVIDENCE OR RESEARCH BASED PROGRAMS:OUR PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. WE ARE DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO CREATE AND ENHANCE A TRAUMA INFORMED, SYSTEM-OF-CARE APPROACH.

COMMUNITY SERVICES:FOSTER CARE & PERMANENCY SERVICES: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM VARIOUS COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) AFFILIATE, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PERMANENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES. SWAN SERVICES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED INCLUDE FAMILY PROFILES, CHILD PROFILES, CHILD PREPARATION, AND FINALIZATION. THIS DEPARTMENT ALSO OPERATES THE PETERSEN FOSTER CARE HOME, A UNIQUE HOME FOR CHILDREN UNABLE TO THRIVE IN A STANDARD FOSTER CARE SETTING.ERIE COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 14-21 FROM ERIE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM PLACEMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH ACCOMPLISH GOALS WITH EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING A STABLE PLACE OF RESIDENCE AFTER DISCHARGE. PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-18 A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH TO RETURN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM IS A SHORT-TERM, 15-DAY STABILIZATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF A CHILD'S NEEDS AGES 5-11. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM - TRINITY CENTER: OUR PROGRAM RUNS MONDAY THOUGH FRIDAY FOR YOUTH IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHT GRADE (AGES 5-15). THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND INCLUDES OTHER ACTIVITIES. DINNER IS ALSO PROVIDED.SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM - TRINITY CENTER: OUR PROGRAM RUNS FROM THE FIRST WEEK IN JULY THROUGH THE THIRD WEEK IN AUGUST, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR YOUTH AGES 5-15. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CARD GAMES, NAME GAMES, GARDENING, DRUM CIRCLES, SWIMMING, JUMP ROPE COMPETITIONS, TALENT SHOW, PAINTING, AND MOVIE DAYS.

EDUCATION SERVICES:ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: AS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR DISRUPTIVE YOUTH, OUR PROGRAM CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THEIR BEHAVIORAL GOALS AND RETURNING TO THE REGULAR SCHOOL SETTING.COMMUNITY & SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: OUR PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT FAMILIES OR YOUTH THAT NEED OUTSIDE SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE THEM. IT IS A SHORT-TERM PROGRAM THAT TYPICALLY CONSISTS OF 6-7 SESSIONS. IT IS MEANT TO ASSIST WITH ISSUES IMMEDIATELY AND REFER OUT TO WHAT THE FAMILY AND YOUTH NEED MOST.STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN IDENTIFYING ISSUES INCLUDING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OTHER DRUGS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT POSE A BARRIER TO A STUDENT'S SUCCESS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE, REMAIN IN SCHOOL, AND ADVANCE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT LEBOEUF DISTRICT, HARBORCREEK DISTRICT, UNION CITY DISTRICT, AND THREE ERIE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS.