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Specialized TherapeuticGroup Homes
SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTICGROUP HOMESIn its specialized therapeutic group homes, Grafton supports children andadolescents — including those with Autism, intellectual disabilities, andco-occurring behavioral and mental health concerns needs — who cannotsafely be served in less intensive community settings.Children and adolescents in the program may exhibit one or more of thefollowing behavioral concerns: Aggression;Elopement;Property destruction;Severe impulse control disorders; andSelf-injurious behaviorsThere is no required or cut-off IQ score for admission, rather it is basedon the presenting behavioral and functional levels and needs and theappropriateness of fit with our program and services.“From the moment he walked throughthe doors, Grafton staff treated him likehe had no issues. There was noprotective gear worn by staff and staffwas not defensive with him. I think thatmade a huge difference with him.”— Mother of Group Home Resident
How We HelpChildren and adolescents residing inGrafton’s specialized therapeutic grouphomes learn the adaptive, functional skillsand prosocial behaviors necessary toincrease autonomy, improve self-regulationskills, and develop positive socialinteractions. Our services focus on helpingindividuals achieve improved life skills suchas communication, daily living, moneymanagement, home maintenance, foodpreparation, personal hygiene, socialization,leisure, and community safety.In addition to residential support and privateday schools, the following Grafton servicesmay be provided based on an individual’sneeds: Applied Behavior Analysis;Individual therapy;Family therapy;Speech and language therapy;Occupational therapy;Behavior self-management; andMedical and nursing support.We believe it is very important forindividuals to develop natural connectionswithin their communities, so we work closelywith local resources to integrate our servicesand facilitate social connections. In so doing,we are able to identify vocational learningopportunities as well as recreational andleisure activities for children and adolescentsresiding in Grafton’s specialized therapeuticgroup homes.
Our ApproachGrafton is person-centered, trauma-informedand data-driven, with each plan of care asunique as the individual it serves. Our holisticapproach involves an assessment not only ofan individual’s unique presentation andneeds, but also those of the family andcommunity, all of which may be developedand strengthened to permit a successfultransition upon discharge.Our philosophy is one of comfort versuscontrol, helping clients thrive in the leastrestrictive environment consistent withachieving the best outcome. We create asupportive, caregiving environment sensitiveto clients’ past experiences of violence andvictimization.Well over a decade ago, Graftonimplemented an organization-wide initiativeto minimize and, where possible, eliminatethe use of coercive techniques such asrestraint and seclusion. Today, not only havewe achieved a 99.8% reduction in the use ofrestraint and 100% reduction in the use ofseclusion, we have dramatically reduced thenumber of injuries to clients and staff.Through our Ukeru Systems division(www.ukerusystems.com) — currently used in20 states and more than 70 private day andresidential programs, private and publicschools, psychiatric hospitals and forensicunits — Grafton now shares this expertisewith other organizations.
PROVEN SUCCESSOur treatment teams are dedicated to teaching new skills that give ouryouth the outcomes they deserve, in as short a time period as possible.Grafton has successfully implemented a formal goal mastery initiativethat seeks to assure objectives established for each individual areclearly defined, meaningful, and measurable. Data for each goal aregraphed with formal systems in place for review. Changes are made, asthe need indicates, to treatment and instructional strategies. Since thisGoal Mastery initiative was implemented, Grafton has consistentlyexceeded its target goal rate of 80%.
RecognitionGrafton’s minimization of restraintsinitiative has been recognized by:AccreditationGrafton’s specialized therapeuticgroup homes are accredited by:For more information on Grafton’sspecialized therapeutic grouphomes, located in both Winchesterand Richmond, VAContact:Donnie LemonAdmissions Case ManagerPhone: DLemon@grafton.orgEmail: 540-955-2400 x 6460LicensingGrafton’s specialized therapeuticgroup homes are licensed by:120 Bellview AvenueWinchester, VA 22601Membershipwww.grafton.org
homes, located in both Winchester and Richmond, VA Contact: Donnie Lemon Admissions Case Manager Phone: DLemon@grafton.org Email: 540-955-2400 x 6460 120 Bellview Avenue Winchester, VA 22601 www.grafton.org Recognition Grafton's minimization of restraints initiative has been recognized by: Accreditation Grafton's specialized therapeutic
