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Group HomeWhat is the Waterford Country School Group Home Program?
The Waterford Country School Group Home provides structure and support with a focus on community living to males ages 17 to 21. What Does The Group Home Consist Of?The Norwich Group Home is a large house located in the outskirts of downtown Norwich. It consists of six beds, which provide each resident with their own room. It contains spacious common areas including a large living room, dining room, four staff offices and a fully equipped game room with amenities such as fitness equipment, a regulation size pool table, air hockey table and an X-Box 360 video game system. What Services Does the Group Home Offer?Each resident is assigned a “mentor” upon admission to guide them through their journey in the Group Home. The Home also provides Vocational and Educational skill building, Life Skills Groups, recreational opportunities, and community service activities. Who Can Receive Services From the Waterford Country School Group Home?Young men between the ages of 17 to 21 who are referred by the Department of Children and Families or the Juvenile Justice System are placed in our Group Homes. The Norwich home requires a moderate level of care for young men who are transitioning from residential treatment to independent living. How Are The Group Home Program Services Accessed?Potential residents are referred by the Department of Children and Families and the Juvenile Justice System. What Additional Services Are Provided?Community based therapy and psychiatric services, family meetings, basic medical needs, and any other services recommended by teachers, therapists, or the Department of Children and Family. For More Information:Group Home Program | |||||||