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Girls and Boys Town [website] Boys town, NE US | |
| Phone: | (1-800-448-3000). |
| Ages: | 10-17 |
| Gender: | Separate boys and girls facilities |
| Description: | The Village of Boys Town provides care and treatment to over 500 girls and boys ages 10-17. Located near Omaha, Nebraska, the residential campus comprises 71 family-style homes. Each home features a family-style treatment approach, in which a specially trained married couple (called Family-Teachers) lives in the home 24 hours a day. They are the primary treatment agents. |
| Director Name: | Father Val J. Peter, |
| Student Profile: | Youth and Families Served Youth admitted to Girls and Boys Town have experienced severe individual and/or family difficulties. Some have been involved in the juvenile justice system or the social service system. Many youth have experienced some type of out-of-home placement prior to coming to Girls and Boys Town. Specific characteristics of youth served are: Serious behavioral problems Lack of success in school Inability to live at home History of runaway behavior History of aggressive behavior History of drug or alcohol misuse Victim of physical and/or sexual abuse The populations served: In general, the type of child who qualifies for placement at Girls and Boys Town is between the ages of 10 and 17, needs long-term placement (12 months or more), has not responded to local remedies like individual or family therapy, and can live safely in a family-style environment. For more specific admission criteria, please call (402) 498-1900. The populations served in the Village focus on youth whose behavior problems can be successfully addressed in a family-style treatment setting. Youth who are acutely dangerous to themselves or others, including actively suicidal youth or youth with psychotic-like behavior, would require treatment in a more secure environment |
| Academics: | Educational Services Girls and Boys Town operates two schools in the Village: Boys Town High School and Wegner Grade School. Both schools are fully accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and the North Central Association. This accreditation includes meeting all guidelines for special education under IDEA. Teacher-to-student ratios average 1:10 and classroom size averages 10-12 students. Many students coming to live at Girls and Boys Town are four to five years behind in reading. The Boys Town Reading Center has developed a specialized curriculum that, on average, yields two years of reading gains for each year of instruction. Our schools are built around the foundation of helping youth gain academic success. |
| Activities: | Co-curricular Activities Girls and Boys Town offers a wide range of opportunities for students outside the classroom. These activities are a vital component of our treatment environment. They include Girl and boys cross country The Voices of Boys Town Baseball JROTC Girls and boys track Marching band Girls volleyball Flag Corp Girls and boys soccer Cheerleading Boys football Girls and boys basketball Student Council Summer camps for all sports Wrestling Athletic programs also provide character development through an established national curriculum called CHARACTER COUNTS! – Pursuing Victory with Honor. Student athletes receive character training as well as training in a team sport. Members of our coaching staff have been specifically trained in the CHARACTER COUNTS! Program. Athletics and other co-curricular activities are another way to teach life skills, values, and ethics to our students. |
| Counseling: | Therapy is available to residient at Boys and Girls town Individualized Care Each youth who comes to Girls and Boys Town has their own set of strengths as well as serious problems. Individualized treatment goals are developed for each youth during the first few weeks of placement. Youth are active members of the treatment team, together with parents, guardians, and other professionals. As much as possible, Family-Teachers work closely with parents and guardians to keep them involved and informed about a youth’s progress as family reunification is vigorously pursued. Youth Empowerment To help youth get better, we use a behavioral teaching model. It is neither a punishment model nor a standard counseling model. Our goal is not to frustrate youth, but rather to help them learn to get their needs met in pro-social ways. This requires a low tolerance for inappropriate behaviors coupled with high warmth and praise for appropriate behaviors. Ours is a self-help model. It is not a control model. It is a youth empowerment model. And it works! Formal research indicates that over 90% of our students graduate from high school. Former residents go on to become working and contributing adults for their families and communities. |
| Length of Stay: | 12 to 18 months, depending on the circumstances |
| Philosophy: | Family-Teachers assist youth via the Girls and Boys Town Teaching Model by applying behavioral principles when teaching life skills, building appropriate relationships, and helping youth develop self-discipline. Our youth come from a variety of religious, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. This diversity allows an opportunity to learn about and appreciate living together in harmony. |
| Financial Assistance: | call for lending sources |
| Alt Link: | Girls and Boys Town link (Alternate) |
| Teen Help Provider Type: | |
| Residential Treatment Center | |
| For more information call: | |
(1-800-448-3000). | |
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