Description:“Our Short-Term/Diagnostic Program is located on our main campus at "B Cottage" and serves youth from the age of 6 up until their 21st birthday. Children come to this program for a few different reasons. Sometimes, there is a better plan waiting for them - but it is not quite ready. Other times, there may be deeper issues that require a program of therapeutic care.
These youth are in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Referrals to this program are based on a short stay to ensure safety, well-being, and permanency. Some of our youth are assessed by a psychiatrist, psychologist, and a mental health provider to create a recommendation of treatment moving forward. While throughout residence in this program, they can attend Tilton School or their school district of origin, depending on what is best for that youth.”
NOTE: The House of Good Shepherd’s youth services are not self-referred programs. They are arranged for children who are in the custody of DSS. If one is interested in behavioral services for their child, they should first go to a preventative program. If this proves unsuccessful, they can go to a pre-PINS program through the probation system. If this proves unsuccessful, then arrange to see a family court judge.
If the kids are placed with The House of Good Shepherd, then 17 percent of the family’s income is used to cover expenses.