Boys' Home 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

Member of:
Coalition for Residential Education (CORE)
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 resident’s 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. All residents participate in a campus Work Program. Residents attend church each Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, all residents attend Emmanuel Episcopal Church to recognize our historical connection.

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.