 The
Warner Mountains Group Home is for boys and girls, ages nine through
eighteen, who have difficulty functioning in small family units, are more
difficult to manage, and/or need a higher level of supervision. Thid
30-bed facility is located in a rural, remote, ranckland setting in Modoc
County.
This Program offers a
self-contained environment with limited access to the community and an
on-grounds school.
More structure and routine is incorporated into the daily schedule.
Even with a definite step up in supervision, this program resembles the 6-Bed program in some useful ways. For example, permanent senior staff reside in each of the five living units. Both sexes are accepted, but are housed in separate living quarters. We avoid using shift workers in favor of regular, daily contact between staff and child. Staff turnover rate is impressively low. |
In October 1994, the facility was moved nearby to a totally new facility, with an increase in capacity to 30 beds.
As placement agencies might expect, this program operates on a level system. Children progress through three identifiable phases, well marked by behavioral performance standards and accompanying privileges.
Three social workers are in the facility daily, providing routine counseling and guidance to children and staff.
The court school is operated by the local public school and used exclusively by our children. The school and group home staff interact on a fluid, daily basis. This results in a continuity of program and methods.
Because the facility is remote and isolated, we experience fewer run aways and less city distractions.
Stable, well trained staff contribute to the high occupancy level. Consequently, placement agencies are likely to
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encounter a waiting list. While that may mean delays for placement, it carries the mark of quality service. It also prompts us to frequently screen residents for their ability to function in one of our other programs at a lower level of supervision.
Admission
For Admission, placement workers can call the facility directly, contact a
county liaison, or any EA social worker. Placement workers should
receive admission status information promptly.
As with all our programs, each child undergoes our thorough assessment, including testing and social work appraisals at six month intervals.
This facility functions at RCL 10, with a monthly rate of $4064. |
