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The Cornerstone Group Home for Boys in
Naperville services adolescent boys (ages 13-17) who have emotional,
substance abuse, and/or family problems. The group home provides
a safe structured program focusing on developing skills to help
them become well-functioning young people in the communities in
which they reside.
Daily Structure
The activities at Cornerstone both educate
and evaluate each boy's individual needs. The program is designed
to help residents with anger management, problem solving, alcohol
and drug education, relaxation, family dynamics, communication,
and academic achievement. Clients are educated in goal-setting
and learn to make better choices
Therapy Services
Under the supervision of the group home
coordinator, each boy is given a treatment plan following an initial
assessment. All treatment plans address individual needs based
upon each boy's family history. Clients receive 15-20 hours of
group sessions per week, as well as individual therapy 1-2 times
weekly or more if needed. All staff are fully understanding of
the individual needs of each boy.
Specialized Services
- Individual therapy with Master
Level therapist certified in alcohol and drug counseling.
- Group therapy addressing life
skills, problem solving, relaxation, anger management, leisure
planning, academic enhancement, family counseling, goal setting
and self-image.
- Referral and aftercare planning.
- Community involvement
Length of Stay
Since Cornerstone services both long and
short-term clients, the length of stay varies from 3 days to 1
year, based upon the individual's needs. Cornerstone staff participate
in all discharge planning to ensure future placement is in the
best interest of the clients.
Intake Criteria
- Males 13-17 years of age
- Clients must be able to function
within a program which features open access to community resources
- Parental or guardian consent
- Intake packet containing social
history, updated psychological evaluation, school records, immunization
records, birth certificate.
- IQ of 70 or above
- Phone interview with potential
client
Referral System
Boys are referred by many agencies in DuPage
county and throughout Illinois. Agencies include DuPage County
Probation, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services,
and other service organizations.
Debbie Carr
Housing and Placement Coordinator
630-717-5229
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