New Acres

1. New Acres Home for Children Adolescent boys Residential Treatment Program Manual and Guidelines

2. Mission It is the mission of New Acres Home for Children to provide a safe home for at-risk youth, and to equip them with the skills that they need in order to successfully integrate into a family environment or to gain independence. Philosophy We believe that all children want to do well and succeed, and if provided with sufficient structure, love, support and guidance, they will be successful.

3. Our Children New Acres Home for Children is an all-male program designed for youth age 16-21. Although it is not a criterion for admission, our primary population will consist of young men who are in the custody of Missouri Department of Social Services, and have no planned permanent living arrangement.

4. Blue House Green House

5. Guiding Models and Theories Treatment Models Psychological Theories • Sanctuary Model • Teaching Family Model • Positive Peer Culture Model • Operant Conditioning • Social Learning Theory • Group Developmental Theory

6. Treatment Toolbox

7. Sanctuary Model • Trauma-focused • 7 Sanctuary Commitments • Open and honest communication • Safe environment

8. Teaching Family Model • Home-like environment • Conflict resolution • Teaching-parents

9. Positive Peer Culture • Peer Pressure • Teamwork • Self-confidence • Service learning

10. Operant Conditioning • Positive Reinforcement • Negative punishment • Repetition • Consistency

11. Social Learning Theory • Role modeling • Intentional intervention • Reinforcement

12. Group Learning Theory • Teamwork • Accountability • Performance • Development

13. Staff Team We believe that the staff who work directly with the kids are the backbone of our residential program. In order for the children to acquire the skills that our program is designed to teach them, it is necessary to have staff members who; believe in the philosophy and goals of the organization; are well trained and skilled at using the tools at their disposal; are genuinelyconcerned for the well-being of the children; and are highly motivated to carry out the expectations of their role. The NAHC program model eliminates authority as a tool for gaining compliance and motivation, and instead emphasizes the value of healthy relationships and how to use those relationships to effect desired outcomes. Special attention is given to making all interaction with youth treatment-oriented.

14. The NAHC staff team is responsible for maintaining physical and emotional safety in the home at all times. It is also the staff team’s responsibility to assist the residents with working through the program by providing knowledge, guidance, and support along the way. Operating within the theoretical framework of the program and using the tools provided through the treatment model, NAHC staff will continuously work to promote the development of the group and of the individual residents. In order to effect these outcomes, staff members are expected to be engaged with the group at all times, consistently model desired behaviors, and maintain a working knowledge of the treatment model and its underlying psychological theories. In accordance with Tuckman’s Group Development Theory, it is always the goal for the group to lead all tasks and processes as much as possible. It is the role of the staff to assess what stage of development the group is in (forming, storming, norming, performing, or adjourning) and intervene accordingly.

15. Staff Orientation & Training

16. Program Philosophy The NAHC program is a trauma-focused therapeutic home for adolescent boys who, because of physical or emotional trauma, have been unable to make healthy adjustments to families or communities. The general philosophy of NAHC is based upon our core values of love,community involvementlearning, commitment, sacrifice, and. The development of a seamless interface between therapeutic, educational, and interpersonal components is necessary for the implementation of a coordinated and integrated treatment plan that is applicable to all kids, yet tailored for each individual. A desire for self-actualization, accountability for one’s decisions, recovery from trauma, and the ability to live independently and responsibly, are the goals that we have for each resident in our program.

17. Phase System • Basic • Advanced • Senior • master

18. Basic Phase • Knowledge of Rules • Rights & Responsibilities • General Compliance • Neat Clean and Organized

19. Basic Phase •Youth are transported to and from school by staff. • Youth will only be allowed to have visits inside of the home. • Youth will be required to remain inside of the house at all times • Youth will attend all group meetings • Youth will not be allowed to have televisions, computers or radios in their bedrooms. • Youth will not be allowed the use of headphones. • Youth will not be allowed to have a cell phone • Youth will only make phone calls during formal phone-call hours. • Phone calls will be made in front of the group and on speakerphone. • Youth will not be allowed to have internet access unless • Bedtime will be strictly enforced. • Residents do not receive an allowance while on Basic Phase.

20. Advanced Phase • Treatment focused • Knowledge of family history • Knowledge of self • Respect for peers • Basic coping skills

21. Advanced Phase • Youth will have the option of riding the school bus to school • Youth’s family will be allowed to bring others along with them on visits • Youth will be allowed to go outside of the home during their downtime • Youth will attend all group meetings • Youth will not be allowed to have televisions, computers or radios • Youth will not be allowed to have headphones • Youth will not be allowed to have a cell phone • Youth will only make phone calls during formal phone-call hours. • All phone calls will be monitored by staff • Youth will not be allowed to have internet access • Youth will be allowed to stay up for two extra hours on Friday nights. • Residents begin receiving an allowance

22. Senior Phase • Conflict resolution skills • Effective communication • Purpose driven • Reliable and dependable • Basic leadership

23. Senior Phase • Youth will have the option of riding the school bus to school, catching the city bus, or getting a ride with approved friends • Youth will be allowed to have visits from friends or family. Youth will be free to spend their visitation time wherever they choose • Youth will be allowed day passes with their parents/guardians on the weekends • Youth will be allowed to leave the property and spend time in the immediate neighborhood • Youth will be allowed to miss 1 group meeting per week • Youth will be allowed to have computers, televisions and radios in their bedrooms • Youth will be allowed monitored use of the internet outside of their bedroom • Youth will not be allowed to have a cell phone • Youth will be allowed to have unmonitored phone calls • Phone calls will be allowed outside of normal phone call hours, on weekends only • Youth will be allowed to stay up for two extra hours on Friday and Saturday nights

24. Master Phase • Leadership excellence • Coping and anger management • Proactive initiation • Community oriented

25. Master Phase • Youth will be allowed to get to and from school however they choose • Youth will be free to spend their visitation time wherever/however they choose • Youth will be allowed weekend and overnight passes • Youth will be allowed the freedom to go wherever they choose during their downtime • Youth will be allowed to miss 2 group meetings per week • Youth will be allowed to have televisions and radios in their bedrooms • Youth will be allowed unrestricted, appropriate use of the internet • Youth will be allowed to have a cell phone • Youth will have the full freedom to make phone calls • Youth do not have a mandated bedtime

26. Treatment Work

27. Basic Phase • Rules and Regulations • Rights and Responsibilities • Who Am I* • Family Tree • Wants vs Needs • Life Goals • Advanced Phase • Boundaries • Anger Management • Triggers • Genogram* • Critical Lifeline • Communication • Cycle of Destructive Behaviors • Past, Present and Future Self • Coping Skills

28. Senior Phase • Conflict Resolution • Family Roles • Sociogram* • Dependence, Independence and Co-dependence • Power of Knowledge • Life Goals • Empathy • Master Phase • Dependence, Independence and Co-dependence* • Leadership* • Healthy Living • My Community and Me • Barriers, Hurdles, and Obstacles*

29. S.T.A.R.S. • 3 possible stars in the morning • Being at breakfast on time w/ hygiene completed and ready for school • Participating in check-in group • In van on time and ready to leave (room clean, bed made, lights off, etc.) • 1 possible star for school/community hours • Complete mission for the day without any negative reports from school/community • 3 possible stars in the evening • Chores completed properly and timely • Participation in all group processes • In bed at designated time with room clean

30. New Residents

31. Daily Routines and Guidelines Monday through Friday Morning hygiene 6am – 6:30am Breakfast 6:45am – 7:15am Off to school 7:30am Afternoon check-in 4:30pm – 5:00pm Group meetings 5:30pm – 7:00pm Study Hour 7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner 8:00pm – 8:45pm Chores 8:45pm – 9:00pm Showers/hygiene 9:00pm – 10:00pm Lights out 10:30pm (11pm on Fridays and Saturdays)

32. Saturday Morning hygiene 8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am – 9:00am Cleaning 9:00am – Noon Lunch Noon – 12:45pm Community service 1:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon Check-in 5:15pm – 5:30pm Down time 5:30pm – 7:00pm Group meeting 7:00pm – 8:00pm Showers/hygiene 8:00pm – 9:00pm Movie Night 9:00pm – 10:45pm Lights out 11:00pm

33. Sunday Morning hygiene 8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am – 9:00am Church 9:15am – 12:30pm or Community Service Lunch 1:00pm – 1:45pm Visits 2:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon Check-in 5:15pm – 5:30pm Down time 5:30pm – 7:00pm Group meeting 7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner 8:00pm – 8:45pm Chores 8:45pm – 9:00pm Showers/hygiene 9:00pm – 10:00pm Lights out 10:30pm

34. Staff Communication Log

35. Weekly Routines and Guidelines • Staff Meetings • House Meetings • Community Service • Deep Cleaning • Family Night • Visits • Phone Calls • Sunday Service

36. Discharge planning

37. Discharge Party