Group Home
Group Home Referral Form
At the Youth Crisis Center, Inc. (YCC), our Group Home program is designed to foster growth and transformation by integrating residents, families, community support networks, and the Department of Family Services (DFS). Together, we develop comprehensive case plans that provide abundant opportunities for personal and familial development. Guided by a dedicated on-site case manager, each youth receives weekly support to facilitate the achievement of their goals.
To encourage proactive engagement with the program, residents can earn tokens for positive actions. Staff organize outings and encourage participation in community activities, promoting social integration and skill-building. The Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) provides a platform for residents to voice their ideas and preferences, empowering them to shape their living environment positively.
Residents also participate in weekly cooking lessons and therapeutic groups, and community services, acquiring essential life skills.
What to Expect From Our Group Home
Upon acceptance into the group home program, youth will be required to participate in individual and family counseling. YCC provides clinical staff for these services, but families may also choose providers within the community. Maintaining contact with any clinical providers is essential for the successful completion of the program. Youth and families will undergo a start-up process, have weekly communication with the case management team, and regular meetings will be held to discuss youth progress and update case plans and goals. These services will include regular check-ins to assess needs and provide support. The YCC Group Home Case Management team will offer aftercare services for at least one year following exit from the program. The length of stay in the program is determined by the youth’s progress and needs.
Group Home Resources
Group Home Referral Form: If you are seeking to place a youth in our group home program, please complete this referral form and email it to [email protected] for consideration.
