HomeMy WebLinkAboutJACOB FAMILY SERVICES REDWOOD CENTER - 56 93 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Jacob Center, through its sub -corporation, Teen Works, Inc., proposes to
establish and operate a Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) in the building which
formerly housed New Beginnings of Fort Collins at 1225 Redwood. The property site wil
remain unchanged in regards to building appearance and landscaping.
We are proposing an RCCF targeting troubled youth referred from the Department
of Social Services and The Division of Youth Services. The facility will be maintained as
an open (un-locked) program with intensive staff support and involvement with up to fifty
residents. It will target behaviors of runaways, delinquency, probation non-compliance,
substance abuse, gang involvement, and family disruption. The program will include
individual, group and family therapy, case management, behavior modification, and
substance abuse intervention. In addition, the facility will provide an on -ground school
and day treatment program. Residents may have the option of on -ground schooling, public
schooling, GED preparation, or vocational development through supplemental resources.
The Jacob Center is a proven success in the state of Colorado with several offices
which have been established throughout the state since the Center was founded over five
years ago. We anticipate that the proposed RCCF will work well with our proctor care
program and enable residents to move from intensive treatment through moderate treatment
to therapeutic foster care to family reunification or emancipation.
The Jacob Center is currently preparing for program development to come to
fruition within the next three months.
Redwood Treatment Center
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What Kind of Program Structure Will Residents Have? - Residents will undergo
assessment followed by use of an Individual Treatment Plan outlining goals and
schedules. Here is a sample of a daily schedule of a resident youth:
6:30
Wake-up call
7:00
Breakfast
7:30
Personal Preparation
8:00
Report to Activity Room to begin school day
12:00
Lunch
1:00
Return to school - assigned to small learning labs with tutor
2:00
Outdoor recreation
3:00
M W F - Group Therapy Sessions
(Substance Groups/Psychosocial Group)
T TH - Individual Therapy
4:30
Free time
5:00
Chores - assist in cafeteria
5:30
Dinner
6:30
Living Area clean-up and inspection
7:00
Volleyball/softball
8:00
Study time
9:00
Lounge assignment - television/games
10:00
Quiet time - in room
10:30
Lights out
How Will the Program Relate to the Community? - There will be an advisory board
selected representing service agencies and the community. This board will assist in
giving counsel to the program regarding all aspects of the facility. This board will serve
as a liaison with the community to maximize program effectiveness and help problem
solve.
JACOB FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
Redwood Treatment Center
1225 Redwood Road
What is The Jacob Center? - It is a private treatment center founded in Fort Collins
in 1988 specializing in youth and their families. Services include individual and family
therapy, group counseling, youth advocate services, foster care, and clinical case
management. We are proposing the addition of a residential treatment center to our,
menu of services. Our central office is at 633 Remington Street, Fort Collins, 303-484
,8427.
What is Proposed at the Facility on Redwood? - New Beginnings built and operated
the facility as a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. One wing was
designed for adults, the other for adolescents. The Jacob Center plans to continue its
use as a treatment center, exclusively treating youth, with a focus on emotional and
behavioral treatment and family reunification when possible.
Facility and Landscape Plan - Building and site will remain unchanged.
What Type of Youths Will be Placed Here? - The program will accept youth with
combined behavioral and emotional problems including runaways, delinquency,
probation non-compliance, substance abuse, gang involvement, and family disruption.
The program is not designed for actively violent youth.
Will the Facility be Locked? - The building is not designed as a jail, detention center,
or locked facility. Youth needing lock -down can not be accepted. The program will
maintain awake staff 24 hours a day to observe youth and to monitor security. The
facility will operate as "staff secure."
How Many Youth Will be Placed? - The facility can be licensed for 50 patients. Our
program will be geared for an average of 40 youth.
What About School? - The program will provide an on -grounds school and
supervised day program. Students will be targeted for placement in 1) on -grounds
school, 2) GED preparation, 3) vocational training, or 4) public school as their individual
plan directs.