Abbott House 2021 Annual Report - Other - Page 15
The Community Schools Resource Program developed an online
referral form for staff, teachers, and parents to request services,
allowing increased accessibility to essential resources during
challenging COVID months.
Expanded Foster Parent recruitment, training, and
certification by increasing marketing efforts thanks to
our local Department of Social Services (DSS).
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The Article 31 Mental Health Clinic successfully enrolled all
Foster
Parent
training?
clients in
telehealth,
allowing
treatment to continue throughout
COVID restrictions and quarantines.
Expanded our Day Habilitation Program for Adults with a new
location in Rockland County that will support individuals on the
Autism spectrum with challenging behaviors.
Achieved CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities) Accreditation for our residential and group home services
for children and adolescents. Programs and services that are CARF
accredited have demonstrated their conformance to internationally
recognized standards for service delivery.
AGENCY ACHIEVEMENTS
Three Group Homes were designated Qualified Residential
Treatment Programs (QRTP). This designation allows for
increased funding to support a more clinical and trauma
informed approach to care.
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