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Page 6 <br /> <br /> Within 30 days, an individualized treatment plan is completed for each client <br />identifying goals such as school attendance and performance, and the specific <br />behavioral changes and social skills that the client need to work on. These goals are <br />pulled from the various assessments used with the child such as the CAFAS, admission <br />assessments, psychological testing, and school/court reports. Uwharrie Homes <br />employs the use of behavior modification through the use of the aforementioned point <br />system. By using a combination of structure and consistency, children begin to learn to <br />deal with limits on their behavior, and learn appropriate behaviors and strategies <br />needed for success following discharge. <br /> Resident Counselors meet with the parents at the beginning and end of each <br />home visit, and review the clients behavior while at home. Family counseling is viewed <br />as a necessity for successful treatment, and is provided through weekly to bi-weekly <br />sessions at Piedmont Area Mental Health. Parents are also invited to attend weekly <br />staff meetings where the client's progress is discussed. <br /> A typical day for the clients at Uwharrie Homes begins around 7:00 am. After <br />breakfast, the boys go to the local middle or high school until they return around 3:00 <br />PM. They turn in a behavior point sheet from school and have a snack time. They then <br />have daily chores and a study/quiet hour. Free time for privileges and recreation lead <br />up to dinner. Free time continues following dinner unless there is a need for a family <br />meeting or tutoring. Preparation for bed begins at 9:00 PM and lights out is at 10:00 <br />PM. <br /> Termination is dependant on the child's progress in the program. At the weekly <br />staff meetings, the clients progress is discussed as is his continued appropriateness in <br />this program. If at any time the child is seen as not benefiting from the services of this <br />program, plans are made with the referral source for discharge. Graduation is also <br />discussed for clients who are nearing successful completion of the program. Discharge <br />needs and plans for follow-up are discussed with the referral source as a graduation <br />date is set. Appropriate referrals are made and follow-up plans are scheduled through <br />local mental health centers via casemanagers. <br /> <br /> <br />