Follow Along/After Care ServicesDevereux provides intensive home-based family interventions and supports to youth and families in Massachusetts in preparation for their return to their home or community. These services can begin 30 days prior to discharge, and continue for three months after discharge, to ensure a successful transition into the community. GoalsFollow-along/after-care services are designed to:
ServicesWhile the child is still living in the residential or group home, intensive home-based treatment will take place during homes visits (one to three sessions per week). Follow-along services, which begin with preparing the child for the transition, address any barriers to reunification, and help translate what worked well in the residential or group home program to what will work well in the community.
24/7 Professional SupportDevereux’s professional staff in Massachusetts are available for assistance 24/7 during the follow-along service period. The professional team consists of:
Continuity of CareFollow-along planning begins at the onset of placement. In order to ensure continuity of care, the follow-along team is integrated into the residential and/or group home services, and is familiar with the youth and family. This team will continue to work with the youth and family in their transition back into the community. |
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