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4 PROGRAM NARRATIVE Briefly describe what the program expect~ to achieve and why. ,4t a minimum, the narrative should include the following information: (I) Identify the staff and their responsibilities to the program. (2.) describe the physical facilities in which the services will be delivered (3} discuss any areas of concern that could affect the success of the program (4) dircu.~ why these resources used in tl~e manner described should be expected to alter inappropriate behavior, (5) describe the referral, screening and admission procedures, (6) describe the means of worMng with youth and families, (7) describe the daily program activities an~ (8} describe the termination procedures. [1] The Temporary Shelter Care is staffed by Lutheran Family Services i~ the Carolinas, Inc. and includes a director and four child care workers at all times. It is the responsibility of staff to provide supervision, care, school attendance, problem solving, medical appointments, and implement a behavior modification program with each resident. Staff assures that requirements for visitation, activities, and appointments are held as scheduled. Twenty-four-hour care including food, clothing, shelter, an~ supervision is provided by the home staff. [2] The Temporary Shelter is housed in the city of Concord and is ,a two-story structure containing six bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area, and office. Two baths are available for the children and five bedrooms are available for them. A separate bedroom and bath are available for a child care worker so that one is on the premises at ail times. The backyard is fenced in and there is a three space carport and basketball goal outside. The facility is located in the downtown area close to the Boys Club, library, shopping centers, and recreational center. [3] The program can be very effective with children whose needs can be met by a behavior modification system. Concerns that affect the success of the program are: [1] The severely emotionaiIy disturbed child or chroni.o substance abuser who is unable to be served in a facility that is not treatment oriented for specific problems; [2] The lack of long term care facilities for the child to enter after leaving the program when he cannot return home. During the past year the problems identifimd by these residents have been very severe and the lack of resources fo~ placement for treatment or unavailability of a timely long term placement facility creates concern because the child cannot move directly into continued placement. [4] A group home specializing in working with teenagers before the court such as this facility has impact on changing a child's behavior. The child receives structure in consistent discipline, constant supervision, and can show nondelinquent/undisciplined behavior~ while i~ placement.