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Program
Licensed for Certification and Approval by:
The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services
The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education
Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities
Members of:
Southeastern Child Care Association (SECCA)
The National Fellowship of Child Care Executives (NFCCE)
Virginia Association of Children’s Homes (VACH)
The child care program is divided
into three major units: the Intake and Evaluation Program, the
Independent Living Skills program (usually referred to as Regular
Program) and the Experiential Living Program.
After successful completion of the Intake and Evaluation Program, the
child is placed in a family-style cottage in the Independent Living
Skills Program. Here the emphasis is on developing growth and
self-sufficiency as the young man is guided through the life skills
needed for independent living. Life in the Experiential Living Program
is the final step residents take toward independence, and focuses on
preparing young men to transition into adulthood.
Through a wide range of campus and community activities, residents are
encouraged to participate in recreation, sports, scouting and church
programs.
GROUP LIFE PROGRAM:
Boys' Home has developed a citizenship program which contains five group
levels that are determined by the residents' overall behavior, attitude,
leadership and education progress. In order for a resident to be
promoted to a higher group he must fulfill a given list of requirements
for that group, be recommended by his Houseparents or Case Manager, and
be approved for promotion by his Service Team. Each higher group
receives additional privileges.
Daily activities are scheduled for
each cottage. Chapel is held on campus weekly on Wednesday evenings.
There is a campus Work Program in which all residents participate.
Residents attend the church of their choice each Sunday, except the
first Sunday of each month; all residents attend Emmanuel Episcopal
Church on that Sunday.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
Residents attend the Boys' Home School on campus located at the Greer
Education Center or one of the public schools through the Alleghany
County Public School System. Tutorial sessions are scheduled as needed.
Boys’ Home staff maintain frequent contact with the schools. Life Skills
Training, social skills, and character education are part of the every
day offerings and are integrated into all campus activities.
VOCATIONAL PROGRAM:
Jackson River Technical Center is available for grades 9 through 12. The
on-campus vocational program provides work experience and the
opportunity to develop good work habits and regularly scheduled
vocational classes for all students attending Boys' Home School.
SOCIALIZATION/RECREATIONAL PROGRAM:
Daily recreational activities available include: swimming, basketball,
hiking, flag football, weight lifting, ice skating, sledding, fishing,
camping, baseball, softball, volleyball, and racquetball. Field trips
are planned to local ski areas, bowling alley, state parks, college
campuses. Social events are sometimes held on holidays in the Boys' Home
gym. Residents who earn their group privileges may visit town on weekend
evenings. Boys' Home also has a scout program, hunter safety program,
chess club, and a singing group (Boys' Home Singers). Boys' Home
encourages participation in school and community activities.
SPECIAL SERVICES PROVISIONS:
Computer classes to address remedial and educational needs, tutoring
sessions for remedial reading, study skills, and academic improvement
are provided. Required and supervised nightly study hall; computers are
available to develop computer literacy and assistance in educational
projects. Psychological help is available when needed through a
certified counselor.
HIPPA STATEMENT:
Boys’ Home complies with HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) regulations. Each guardian will receive
documentation to review and sign at admission.
CIVIL RIGHTS:
This facility is operated in accordance with U.S. Department of
Agriculture Policy, which prohibits discrimination in all its programs
and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or
martial and family status. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means of communications of program information (Braille,
large print, audiotape etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600(voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination,
write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call
(2020 720-5694. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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