Residential Programs
Medical issues and behavioral challenges can make living at home difficult. That’s why we offer five group homes across Monroe County that currently house about 40 children and young adults. They receive around-the-clock guidance, clinical and direct care, and support with ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.
Home Sweet Home
Agency homes range in size from six to ten residents and are located in various residential settings. The homes are staffed around the clock with staff members who have completed rigorous training in many different areas. The common goal of all of our homes is to enable the children and young adults to reach their full potential.
Family Matters
Parents and other family members are encouraged to visit often, take their child home for the day or on vacation, participate in the program planning session, and keep apprised of the school or day program activities. Family involvement is a key to the continued success of each child’s development. Plus, our service coordination program enables families to receive support and services, such as ramps, interior environmental modifications and access to respite services.
The Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (ITT) works with the family to develop individualized program plans that focus on increasing independence, individualization, and integration. This allows children to grow and progress to their fullest potential. The ITT can consist of:
- Social Worker
- Behavior Therapist
- Advocate from the Direct Care Staff
- Registered Nurse
- Occupational or Physical Therapist
- Speech Therapist
- Activities Coordinator
- Senior Manager
Funding
Our Residential Programs are funded by Medicaid, so the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) ensures that more than 1,000 regulations are implemented and followed on an annual basis. They check for compliance in these areas:
- Fire and safety
- Staff training
- Individual program planning
- Integration with day program and community services
- Each child’s individual rights and responsibilities
Once a child reaches the age of eighteen, families, a social worker and/or our Medicaid Service Coordinator will investigate appropriate adult services. It is the intent of MCCC to ensure that each child and his/her family/guardian are familiar with all services that are offered to adults with developmental disabilities.