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C.A.R.E. Group
Homes
Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialists for Foster
Children
WHO WE ARE
C.A.R.E. was established in 1994 as a California 501(c)(3) corporation
operating group homes in Ventura County, California.
Each C.A.R.E. facility is 6 beds at an RCL of 10.
C.A.R.E. specializes in dual diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation for drug
and alcohol abusing/dependent foster children.
The
population C.A.R.E. serves includes 13-17 year old Wards and Dependents of
the court, Mental Health referrals, and other appropriate referrals.
WHAT WE DO
At each C.A.R.E. facility we provide a comfortable, safe, “home-like”
environment that is supervised by trained professionals 24 hour per day.
Our
treatment program for all our foster children includes:
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structured behavioral programs utilizing a point and level system
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case management performed by social workers at each facility
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individual and family therapy by licensed clinicians
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daily process groups to focus on thoughts and feelings
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weekly anger management groups
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drug and alcohol education by addiction treatment specialists
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twelve-step programs utilizing sponsors
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random drug testing with laboratory results
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weekly treatment team meetings for individualized treatment plans
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academic tutors / mentors to supplement educational goals
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psychiatrist for psychiatric exams and medication evaluations
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staff nurse on call 24 hours per day
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off-site outings for recreational therapy
For
more information concerning
our
program please contact
Dr. Barry Boatman, Executive Director
(805)
402-1606
Email:
barry@caregrouphomes.org
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