Community Options Program

 Philosophy:

The staff at Community Options believes that all children should be treated with dignity and respect and should be kept safe from harm.  We believe that children should determine their treatment plans and that services meet each person’s needs.  We respect the ties children have to their own cultures, communities and families and make an effort to preserve these ties, as we are able.

Community Options is a program that is frequently broken into phases.

Phase 1:  Group Home:

Most children admitted to our program are admitted directly to one of our 4 group homes where we get a sense of who they are and what is expected of them.  This, in turns gives us the opportunity to meet and assess needs before moving on to the next phase.  A treatment team, which includes a therapist and a case manager, is assigned and within the first several weeks, a meeting is held to set goals and plan a course of treatment.  Individual and group therapy is provided during this phase.  Visits to foster homes may begin after a period of demonstrating good behavior, several visits may occur in a home before deciding to move to the next phase.

Phase 2:  Therapeutic Foster Care 

Children are placed in a therapeutic foster home as an acknowledgement of their effort and hard work in the program.  Individual therapy and case management continue. They are enrolled in the public school system in a setting that will maximize their chances for success.  They will become a part of the community in which they live while continuing to work towards their discharge goal. Although therapeutic efforts are made to preserve the placement, a child may return to the group home at any time for a variety of reasons.

 Services Available: 

 Who We Serve:

Community Options serves approximately 75 children ages 0 to 21 years of age.  They are children from all over Kentucky.  Many have histories of abuse and neglect and have diagnosis of emotional and mental illness.  All just want to be safe and cared for with respect. 

Admissions:  Admissions to Community Options are based on referrals from many sources, including state social workers, family members, impact service providers and hospital discharge planners.  Children eligible for admission must

·        Have an IQ of 70 or higher

·        Be appropriate for a public school setting

·        Have no history of sexual perpetration

·        Have no history of persistent fire setting.

Forms:

Admissions Checklist

Authorization for Outing form

Release of Information (you may have to set your L/R margins to 1/4" to print this document)

Location:  Community Options has 2 male and 2 female group homes, one located in Somerset, and one located in Columbia.  There are up to 6 boys and 6 girls in each house at any given time.  Our children are served by outpatient clinics in both of these locations. Foster homes are located in Pulaski, McCreary, Russell, Adair, Taylor and Green counties.

·        Somerset Clinic - 113 Hardin Lane, Somerset KY 42503

·        Columbia Clinic - 200 E. Frazier Ave, Columbia KY 42728

If you need directions follow this link to MapQuest

Career Opportunities:

A very important part of Community Options is the foster care experience.  We are currently seeking families who want to provide foster care in their home.  The Alternative Living Unit (ALU) provider may consist of a two parent or single parent home.  They can provide care for up to six children, including their own children.  It is our intention for the ALU to provide for the physical, emotional and mental needs of the child.  When this occurs, a unique and involved relationship can develop between the ALU family and the child that we hope, will bring about a more effective means of treatment. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an ALU, call Mike Wilson at 270-384-1746 or Maretta Garner at 606 679-6251

Procedure for Referral:

Any Individual or organization may refer a person for any of these services by calling for an appointment.

Reference:

For more information regarding this department, please contact:

Colleen Bivens, Admissions Coordinator at (606)679-6251 or (606)677-6912 or email at:

cbivens@adanta.org

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