Congregate Care

The Village - Emergency Residence/ Intensive Emergency Residence 

The Carol O. Schmidt Village is a 24/7 staffed, ER/IER (Emergency Residence/ Intensive Emergency Residence) residential program. Being a 12-bed, co-ed (ages 12-18), short-term program, our primary goal is to prioritize a youth’s safety and stabilization. Our services are assessment-based to ensure that beyond the Village a youth is transitioning to an appropriate placement that aligns with their individual and long-term permanency goals. Regardless of child reunifying with their caregiver or the need to transition to another residential program, we aim to support a positive transition of our youth back into the community as quickly and safely as possible. 
While a youth is under our care at the Village, we provide a variety of clinical services, offering individual, group, family, and recreational based therapy. The program site includes multiple recreational, outdoor, and sensory-based environments to support a youth’s treatment success. We understand the importance of maintaining normalcy in a child life. At the Village we make every effort to ensure that a youth can continue attending their school of origin, stay connected to their existing community-based providers, and participate in regular activities, such as sports and after-school programs. All youth are referred to the Village for placement by the Department of Children and Families.

Oxford House - Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR)

The George Bernardin Oxford House is a 24/7 staffed, Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR) supporting adolescent males, ages 12-18, who have experienced significant adverse life events that have negatively impacted their functioning at home, school, and within the community. Oxford House provides a safe and structured environment in a traditional colonial home. Our programming and daily routines prioritize family and community involvement. The goal for our youth is to enhance their stability and reduce maladaptive behaviors, with a strong focus on reintegrating youth back into their natural settings. If youth are unable to return into their natural environments, we support their unique needs to prepare them for a transition to a lower level of care or independent living. 

Oxford House provides a comprehensive range of clinical and life skill development-based services. While a youth is in care at Oxford House, they participate in individual, group, and recreational based therapy. We further empathize exploring vocational and community integration opportunities to empower them towards self-sufficiency within their treatment and care.  All our youth attend community schools, maintain connections with their existing community-based providers, and engage in regular activities, including sports and after-school programs. Typically, youth remain in placement at Oxford House for around 9-12 months. All youth are referred to Oxford House for placement by the Department of Children and Families.

The Valor House - Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR)

The Valor House is a 24/7 staffed, Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR) supporting adolescent males, ages 12-18, who have faced substantial adverse life events, resulting in challenges in their functioning with their home, school, and community. Our primary focus is to support and empower our youth through a wide array of clinical and life-skill based services. At the Valor House we provide clinical services that include individual, group, and family therapy. Family therapy is an integral part of our approach, as we believe strengthening familial bonds and promoting healthy relationships allow for a more successful transition back to a youth’s natural environment and community. If in the case a youth is unable to return to their natural environment, we support their unique needs to prepare them for a transition to a lower level of care or independent living. 

The Valor House’s structured program ensures that each youth receives individualized treatment and guidance. Our programming prioritizes developing essential life skills and positive behaviors, setting the foundation for a successful and resilient future. Our program facility boasts a large outdoor space, sensory rooms, and recreational areas to create a nurturing and normalizing experience during placement. All our youth attend community schools, maintain connections with their existing community-based providers, and engage in regular activities, including sports, after-school programs, and part-time employment as appropriate. Typically, youth remain in placement at the Valor House for around 9-12 months. All youth are referred for placement by the Department of Children and Families.

Grafton House - Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR)

The Nancy Joy Brown Grafton House is a 24/7 staffed Intensive Treatment Residence (ITR) supporting adolescent females, ages 12-18, who have encountered a range of life challenges impacting their functioning in their home, school, and community. Grafton House provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment in a traditional Victorian home offering a holistic approach to treatment and growth. Our primary objective is to provide stability for these young women, empowering them to discover and cultivate their strengths, heal emotionally, and ultimately build a successful and productive future beyond their time at Grafton House. 

Our youth participate in weekly individual, group, and family therapy to support a positive transition back into their natural environment and community. In the case this isn’t feasible, we focus on equipping our youth with essential independent living skills to prepare them for a successful transition to adulthood. Residents attend school in the community, engage with their existing community-based providers, and if desired explore job opportunities, fostering a sense of independence and integration into the community. Youth typically, remain in placement at Grafton House for around 9-12 months. All of our youth are referred to the Grafton House for placement by the Department of Children and Families. 

Harrington Way - Community Treatment Residence (CTR)

Harrington Way is a 1:4 Community Treatment Residence (CTR) offering 24/7 staffed treatment services for male youth aged 12-18. Focused on those who have experienced adverse life events and exhibit challenging behaviors, the program aims to enhance self-regulation skills and reduce behavioral issues. This support is geared towards developing necessary skills for the transition to young adulthood, independent living, or successful reintegration into their natural setting before entering care. Harrington Way is situated in a beautifully restored Victorian style building, providing a home-like environment, and is close to public transportation routes, offering seamless opportunities to increase community engagement.

At Harrington Way, youth engage in personalized clinical and life skill-based programming rooted in attachment theory and principles of trauma-informed care. This includes individual, group, and recreational therapies, fostering well-rounded development in a supportive environment. Emphasis is placed on exploring vocational and community integration opportunities to empower them toward self-sufficiency within their treatment and care. The program also provides psychopharmacological services, when necessary, with an in-house psychiatrist. All youth placed at Harrington Way attend school in the community, maintain connections with their existing community-based providers, and participate in regular activities, including sports, after-school programs, and when appropriate, part-time employment with the support of a program Job Coach. Youth typically remain at Harrington Way for around 9-12 months. All youth are referred to Harrington Way for placement by the Department of Children and Families.