Cornville Staff Secure Program

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Overview

• Six Community-Based Homes: Located in Cornville and Madison, Maine
• Serve Grades: K – 12
• Diagnoses: Clients have been categorized as “at risk” or “hard to serve” and may be at risk for out-of-state placement. Many children served have experienced significant traumatic events such as prolonged periods of abuse (physical and/or sexual) and neglect, and most have some type of developmental disability or delay. It is not uncommon for clients referred to this program to have diagnosed, or undiagnosed, language processing disorders or sensory disorders. Some of the children have a history of closed head injury and a number of the children have Reactive Attachment issues that are able to be addressed as part of their treatment.

Services

• Residential Treatment
• Educational Services/Day Treatment
• Therapeutic Milieu Treatment
• Individual/Group/Family Therapy
• Evidence-based Practices
• Medication Management
• Behavior Modification
• Structured Recreational and Social Activities
• Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language
• Screening and treatment for co-occurring substance abuse disorder (for clients 11 years of age and older)

Residential Treatment

Upon arrival at Cornville Staff Secure, youth reside in the six-bed Admitting Unit which utilizes an enhanced staffing pattern. Following stabilization and a consistent demonstration of the ability to practice safe behaviors and follow directions, clients typically move to one of the two residential homes on campus or to a nearby Spurwink community-based residence. These family-style homes are staffed by Therapeutic Couples, a unique staffing model at Spurwink. Therapeutic Couples offer consistent care and treatment, and enhance and solidify the stabilization achieved on the Admitting Unit. The “family like” couple model and neighborhood environment prepares clients for transitioning to alternative living situations.

This program is designed to: provide a structured environment that allows for healthy adjustment and growth experiences; provide in-depth assessments including speech-language, occupational therapy, psychiatric and educational: and enhance the skills necessary to live in a cooperative family/group situation.

The over-riding approach at Cornville Staff Secure is to provide a unique, individualized experience to allow for the development of healthy, positive behaviors and the understanding of responsibilities. This focus helps children build self-esteem and trust. Integral to this approach is an activity-based environment that meets the varied needs and interests of the residents.

Educational Services

The Cornville campus offers educational services on site where students attend a full day of school. Small group instruction and specialized curriculum address the unique needs of each student and a variety of learning styles. Educational staff persons are state certified special education teachers and educational technicians. Each student’s education plan is directed by his/her IEP; modifications to the IEP are made as needed with the support and inclusion of the guardian/educational surrogate and the local school district.

Special features of the Program

• Extensive grounds (including in-ground swimming pool) and open rural area for activities such as: walking, hiking, biking, swimming, sports
• A greenhouse on campus offers the opportunity to develop horticulture skills and participate in a “Crop Shop” during the summer months
• A registered Boy Scout/Girl Scout Troop, which includes Scout Camp, where children can earn merit badges and participate in an overnight outdoor adventure in the summer
• An indoor rock climbing wall that children can use with adult supervision in an enclosed, year-round activity room
• A winter cooking group, where children can practice working with peers while creating culinary treats with the assistance of staff and a supervising therapist
• Off-grounds field trips (Lakewood Theatre, Common Ground Country Fair) and special excursions (Fun Town/Splash Town, Gray Animal Farm) take place seasonally, as well as community outings for miniature golf, arcade, family fun park, picnics, playgrounds, sledding, tubing and other local attractions