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KOLBURNE'S MODEL OF CARE

Kolburne’s Model of Care consists of a highly structured, safe, caring and therapeutic setting, where students are able to achieve their highest potential. Professional staff members utilize highly individualized positive strength-based teaching and empowerment techniques to build a solid foundation of character for each student to stand upon. This foundation allows students to gain the skills and confidence that will be required throughout their lives. Kolburne's students learn how to make positive, constructive choices with confidence while building relationships with adults and peers. Each student has an overall service plan consisting of a Clinical Treatment Plan and an Individual Education Plan (IEP). These individualized plans are based upon student needs.

Kolburne, working in collaboration with each student, family and agency, utilizes a range of interventions and programs to ensure that each student achieves individual goals.

Outcomes:
While recognizing the needs of each individual student and family, Kolburne focuses on effective outcomes including:

• Improved interpersonal skills
• Increased ability to be involved in own treatment
• Increased ability to manage own symptoms
• Improved school performance

Core foundations of the Kolburne Model of Care include:

• Individualized strength based treatment
• Character development
• Social skills development
• Living skills development
• Student empowerment
• Relationship building
• Coping skills development
• Academic and vocational training
• Recreational and activity skill development