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PROGRAHDESCRIPTION: The Temporary Shelter Care Project has and will continue to provide temporary care and planning services for youths ~ho are under the care of Cabarrus County Department of Social Services. Youths enter the program on an emergency basis and remain for a maximum of 90 days. In addition to receiving quality residential care, planning services are offered to fully asse~s the youth's family system and individual needs so that appropriate plans can be developed for the youth's future. The Temporary Shelter Care is being operated in Cabarrus County through a contract signed by Cabarrus County Department of Social Services and North Carolina Lutheran Family Services. The emergency facility is a large, two story house in the city of Concord, located approxi- mately two miles from the DSS and local agencies. It is within walking distance of downtown Concord and is in an excellent neighborhood offering recreation, library~ shopping and school. The neighborhood is accepting of the residents and no opposition to this placement has been known. The residence is a two story, frame house having a fenced-in back yard, three space carport, six bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area, and office. Two baths are available for the children and five bedrooms are available £or them. A separate bedroom and bath is available for a child care worker so that one is on the premises at all times. Lutheran Family Services has done an excellent ]ob in assisting with establishing the facility as they have the community support and agency and other support groups willing to assist in the successful operation of this program. Besides Lutheran Family Services, Centralina Council of Government has given us assistance in the financial aspect regarding funding of this project. The Task Force serves as advisory group and advises on funding and services to be provided. The director of the ~mergency_she)ter care facility is responsible:-fo~ administrationuof'zthe::prugr~m: zShe/u~esmand~traius-the_child_c~r_~ w~r~ ..... and-supervises~the-plaeements...Cabar~s-County--submi~s~ill-r~epor£s-fn~ the A Cabarrus County DSS. social worker places the child after alerting, the director. Ail identifying information:isrecorded~-and~;rutes, expla~ued.:::~he child.;is~scheduled~for-medical;...~:.. exam and psychological test and is enrolled f~ ich6oIJ'TheDSS al~Igns-i-social-~orker to .... every child in-placement, at.~the facili~y_who_do~s_the_plannin~plac~men~_and ~ounsels child and family to'determine-appropriate;plans;:.=Potentialaadmissions:;are.-approve~:by:th~:project director (or-designee) who discusses the child with the facility director. (or designee);' · The facility provides schedule of study (in school and out of school for all children). If they are on suspension~ scbool work is given as scheduled. Bedtime, self-care, free time, church activities, household chores, group activities are always scheduled. Group activities often include iow cost experiences such as camping which offer a therapeutic component to the placement. Discipline is decided by the facility director. No corporal punishment is used. Restriction of privileges works better. At least one child care worker is present at all times. Staff meetings with DSS and Lutheran Services are beld every quarter. Progress reports on each child are recorded weekly by the facility staff and they participate as needed in all aspects of the child's life while he is in placement. The facility is licensed by North Carolina Department of Social Services according to guidelines for a group home. This must be renewed each year. The basic function of the residential care program will be to provide opportunities within group living of constructive growth and development, being always aware of the special needs of the youth being served. The youth acting~ reacting to and interacting with peers and adults in a cottage environment will contribute to ~heir growth and education. (ton't)