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Boys Town’s Specialized Treatment Group Homes is a medically directed and staff secure treatment program for youth ages 10 to 18. The Homes provide effective treatment within a family-oriented environment for youth with psychiatric disorders. The program offers support, care and round-the-clock supervision to enable youth to progress in daily living skills and appropriate healthy socialization. These youth are unable to function in normal family or community settings. The goal of the program is to help children successfully transition to a less restrictive level of care. Within 24 hours of admission, an individualized initial treatment plan is designed and implemented for each youth. A multi-disciplinary team, including a psychiatrist, therapist, educator, nurse and treatment technician, along with the youth, his/her family and appropriate individuals from the youth’s community, develops a comprehensive treatment plan within one week. Treatment includes individual, family and group therapy, academics, life skills building, and qualitative and quantitative measurement of progress. Throughout their stay, the team regularly evaluates the youth’s progress, revising treatment as appropriate. Youth from across the United States are considered for placement in the program. Staff is available to assist in evaluating medical necessity and obtaining preauthorization. Referrals from clinical professionals, caseworkers, the juvenile justice system and family members are accepted.
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