ADMISSIONS
OUR PROGRAM FEATURES:
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Family atmosphere within a structured therapeutic environment
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Maximum of ten residents per cottage
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Resident to staff ratio of 6 to 1
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Horses to allow for recreational and equine-assisted therapy
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Many recreational activities available, including fishing, a gymnasium, weight room, recreational room, softball field, lighted outdoor basketball courts, playground, and indoor swimming pool.
Our Christian faith provides the basic philosophy of the New River Ranch. We believe every child is
loved by God and that we are to be earthly reflections of His love. The mission of New River Ranch, Inc. is to provide healing environment that promotes individuals’ development into who God created them to be. It is our prayer that every child that enters care at New River Ranch will experience the love of God, gain hope for a better future, and develop a lasting relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
SERVICES RENDERED
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Therapeutic group home
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Equine-Assisted therapy
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Assessment and evaluation
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Spiritual guidance and discipleship
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Medical assessment
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Referral services
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Individual and group counseling
When a child is accepted for placement, an Individualized Treatment Plan is established based upon the needs assessments and evaluations with clear goals and objectives. Since it is not desirable for institutional care to become a prolonged way of life, placement should be done with a realistic plan for discharge. The Individualized Plan of Care and Treatment is not limited to experiences and activities at the Ranch but includes life in the wider community.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
What kind of youth are accepted?
1. Males and females aged 10-18 at the time of admission. 2. Referrals typically come from WV Department of Human Services, courts, and juvenile probation officers. These individuals are neglected, abused, homeless or abandoned children or children who are in the juvenile justice system due to their own behavior. 3. Children with the ability to function in public school with minimal support. 4. Children with a low risk of harm to self or others 5. Children with sexual behavior problems may be admitted with an evaluation indicating a low risk to re-offend. The nature of the problematic sexual behavior will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 6. Developmentally disabled children on a limited basis with a minimum IQ of 55.
DISCHARGE
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Children Returning Home
New River Ranch utilizes a level system to track each resident’s progress. Children are successfully discharged once the treatment team and/or the court feels progress has warranted release.
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Long-Term Placement
These children will participate on the above mentioned level system as well. However, once they have shown a predetermined amount of progress they may participate in the Transitional Living Program. These residents still live in the cottage, but they receive more privileges and more responsibility. Once these children are ready to leave the program, New River Ranch will do everything possible to assist them in finding appropriate housing, job and/or schooling. Also, New River Ranch welcomes all previous residents to return during the holidays should they have no other place to go.
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Special Circumstances & Situations
Any referral will be given consideration due to special circumstances or situations. If the referent believes placement in Level I Supportive Care is appropriate and the interview warrants placement, usually a minimum of a thirty day trial placement is required.