In July of 2005, Boys Town Nevada expanded to include In-Home Family Services, offering both a 6 week intensive program, and a longer 3 month program. These services consist of in-home skill-based treatment programs for families in crisis. Boys Town consultants are available to the family 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Focus of treatment includes, but is not limited to: parent capabilities, use of effective discipline, creating structure, use of a motivational system, and connecting families to community resources with the purpose to strengthen family unity. To date, more than 90 percent of the youth served by In-Home Family Services remain in the home six months post closure of services. Every family served reports they would recommend this service to others.
Since offering this program to Clark County 888 children have been kept from placement out of their home and enabled to remain in a stronger more healthy family.
Who is eligible for the program?
- Families with severe problems warranting daily visits
- Families with a child of any age at risk of out of home placement
- Families who are being reunified after an out of home placement
Families with the following circumstances may NOT be appropriate for services:
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Families not willing to sign : Accepting Services Agreement
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Families with active non-stabilized mental health issues which will impair treatment
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Families with active non-stabilized drug/alcohol issues which will impair treatment
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Family members present a significant risk to self or others
What can my family gain from the program?
Strategies are developed in collaboration with the entire family to promote and maintain needed change. The family and consultant work together to develop a service plan outlining goals and objectives. Some typical goals include:
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Building on parenting skills to manage negative behavior
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Increasing peaceful conflict resolution and problem solving skills
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Increasing positive family communication skills
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Setting and enforcing appropriate limits for the children
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Developing and using a social support network
Some typical goals for the children include:
- Increasing responsible behavior
- Increase following directions
- Building on anger control skills
- Increasing self control when faced with tense situations
How do I get involved?
Referrals are accepted from anyone who desires healing and hope for a troubled family. Families can call us directly or a social service/school professional they are already involved with can make the referral on their behalf.
Where will the visits occur?
A family consultant visits the family in their home, and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for crisis support.
When will the visits occur?
Family consultants have flexible schedules allowing them to schedule visits at times convenient to the family. They will work nights and weekends if necessary to accommodate a family’s schedule.