Who We Are
Therapeutic Caring Staff You Can Trust
We specialize in care and daily supervision to an array of adolescent boys and girls. Our homes work with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and behavioral disorders, including sexually reactive behavior. Our staff will provide individualized service that you can trust. Since no two youth are the same, all therapeutic approaches are different. A wide range of activities lets struggling youth build vital skills and strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Supportive Staff
We understand that not one care plan fits all. Daily services can include anything from counseling, daily life skills, and supervision. We will take the time to get to know the child and develop an individualized care plan that fits their specific needs.
Experienced Staff
Our experienced and highly trained staff include licensed Social Worker and Case Manager, Certified Counselor, Behavior Specialist, Academic Specialist and Therapeutic Residential Counselors. Our goal is to help individuals and their loved ones heal and have fulfilling lives. Experience and Professionalism is key to a trusted relationship with our residents. The residents success is based on the staff.
We Care
"I have placed several youth at Optimum. The team are experienced professionals that are very familiar with youth needs and strengths and what to do for youth in this community. They are incredibly responsive, understanding, and professional."
-Central Virginia Case Manager
Family/Child
One of the goals of our homes are that each resident will eventually be returning to their home, if appropriate, or to a semi-independent living situation. In order for that to occur, the parents/guardians are expected to participate in the process of transition developed by our team.
Family Child Plan
When appropriate, families must be encouraged to stay involved with their child while she is staying at the home.
The resident may choose to spend an evening or weekend at home. Their strategy is a way of keeping the family connected and helps to pave the way for the final transition home.
During the initial referral contact, needs of the family are described by the referring person or agency. During the intake process, parents are invited to visit the home with the child.
Parents are expected to participate in the program to the greatest level possible. Visitation on a regular basis and an active role in seasonal activities of the program is offered.
For long term residential care, contact with families is maintained by phone calls, meetings, and invitations to family members to share in various activities and field trips,
Parent Training
Parents are also invited to participate in our training program to learn techniques of working with their children and to develop a better understanding of the various medical conditions and/or other disabilities. The nature and scope of services will be outlined in the Individual Service Plan.
Prior to admission, parents are given an organizational chart. In addition, parents are informed of the case manager and means of contacting her. An information packet is provided which describes the program, services and related policies and procedures. The designated staff person is expected to establish a professional relationship and maintain regular contact for the purpose of:
- Obtaining parental consents
- Providing crisis intervention/assessment, if necessary
- Assist the family to adjust with the resident placement and separation
- Provide overview of behavior management and restraint procedures and if requested a copy of the restraint curricula
- Develop a visiting plan
- Providing updates and progress reports
- Assist families to participate in planning for the child’s return home or to another community setting.
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Our services are community-based focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place.
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