Pinelands Group Homes Inc

Programs: It is the mission, duty and purpose of pinelands group homes, inc to provide safe, high quality services to adolescents, families and their significant others that will address, educate, coordinate, counsel, and provide mental health services to neglected,abused, and delinquent adolescents. The goal is to return the adolescent to a healthy environment. It is our duty to work with adolescents to address and resolve conflict in their lives related to neglect and/or abuse. If adolescents have been removed from the home, our work focuses on reunification with the family. Adolescents experiencing conflict and demonstrating violence and aggression learn other ways to responsibly deal with the anger and pain of identified trauma. The therapeutic milieu is designed to teach preventative skills to the adolescent in order for them to face life's challenges. It also inspires growth as the adolescent discovers personal strengths, and offers a holistic, client-centered approach while recognizing cultural differences. Activities are carried out and led by the employees of the organization. All activities are conducted on the premises of the facility as well as within the community. In 2017 a total of 119 children were served. During the year,- critical incident reports continued to decrease from previous year by 10%- maintained a capacity of 98%- accepted 272 referals for admission, admitted 119- average length of stay was 6. 1 months- discharged 120 clients, of which 36% were classified as successful- clients participated in planned parenthood groups and healing species. - clients participated in james island ropes course to teach teamwork and leadership skills. - 4 clients completed the ged and 2 clients graduated with a diploma from high school. - clients participated in music therapy and formed a choir and band.