Lord, have mercy! How many programs are out there! Every time you turn around there's a new one.
It looks like a small facility, for 16 girls, I believe. I'm not sure if you have this info yet, but here's their website:
http://www.utahachievementcenter.com/They say they are licensed through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. From what I understand, that's not much more than homeschooling. Kids get a book, a workbook, and work at their own pace. At least that's what I've heard about some programs, I can't speak for this one.
Their staff is led by "experienced passionate directors", doesn't say credentialed staff or licensed staff. I wonder if they have any legitimate therapists on board, any legitimate teachers??
Hmmm.... cheap labor? Maybe it's a good thing, I'm just a bit skeptical because of what's been revealed in so many programs:
As a part of our program the girls will participate with a non-profit organization in day camps for mentally and physically handicapped youth by organizing and running the day camps, and mentoring participants. This gives the young women an opportunity to learn compassion and empathy while enhancing their own self-esteem and self worth.
They provide photos of the center - mostly photos of farm animals. Interesting...
They provide a video, which takes a while to load. It looks good, for the most part, but they always do. It's so hard to tell! The place is sparkling clean, then again the girls are the ones you see washing windows and cleaning up. It looks like someone is standing up teaching in the classroom, but who knows if what they portray is what really goes on.
"The program is provisionally accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and Colleges" meaning it is provided temporarily, pending permanent arrangements.
Here's what they provide for "service projects":
Our Focus
Check out what the Young Women will be involved with when helping Palisade Pals !!!
Palisade
Pals Video
(Under Construction)
Six different ?Day Camps? each year for children with disabilities and their families (Palisade Pals). We mentor the children, plan, and assist in all of the activities.
Making balls, dolls, dresses, hats, and hygiene kits, etc. that are sent the third world countries.
Participating in sub-for-Santa in our rural/local area.
Co-sponsoring a Blue Grass Festival to raise money for the Day Camps.
Providing Foster Care and training for the local animal shelter.
Making quilts for the local Women?s shelter.
Participate in State Litter Control on Utah Highways
Here's their daily schedule:
"The girls are kept to a fairly strict schedule, as to ensure their time is well spent while here. They are very busy working on their school, personal projects, therapy, etc."
7:10 Wake up
7:30 Showers and personal time
8:00 Breakfast, Clean up
8:30 School
10:00 Break
10:30 School
12:00 Lunch
12:30 School
3:00 School is out?Snack
3:15 Household Chores
4:00 Personal Achievements, Laundry Time, Counseling
6:00 Dinner Time
7:00-8:30 Evening Activities/Various Groups suck as independent Living skills, substance Abuse, Community Awareness,Values, etc.
8:30 Story (Reading) Time
9:00 Snack, Journal Time, Personal Time
9:30 Lights Out
EVENING SCHEDULE
Monday--Values Group, Education, Substance Abuse
Education, etc.
Tuesday--Independent Living Skills Group
Wednesday--Group Therapy
Thursday--Community Awareness, Guest Speakers
Friday--Reward Night
Saturday--Video Night
Sunday--Planned by Girls
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
7:30 Wake up
7:45 Showers and Personal Time
8:30 Morning Devotional, Gratitude Circle, Goal Setting
8:45 Breakfast, Clean up
9:15 Deep Cleaning Assignments, Yard Work, Laundry Time
11:30 Free Time
12:00 Lunch, Clean up
1:00-4:00 Service Project
3:00 Snack
4:00-6:00 Personal Achievement Time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Reward Time
10:00 Journals
11:00 Lights Out
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
7:30 Wake up
7:45 Showers and Personal Time
8:30 Morning Devotional, Gratitude Circle, Goal Setting
8:45 Breakfast, Clean up
9:15 Deep Cleaning Assignments, Yard Work, Laundry Time
11:30 Free Time
12:00 Lunch, Clean up
1:00-4:00 Service Project
3:00 Snack
4:00-6:00 Personal Achievement Time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Reward Time
9:30 Journals
11:00 Lights Out
For the most part, WE STICK TO THE SCHEDULE !!!
The Achievement Center for Young Women is designed to serve Young
Women between the ages of thirteen and eighteen.
More tidbits:
The most common reasons parents send their daughters to the Achievement Center for Young Women are:
Trouble in school
Impulsiveness
Drugs and/or Alcohol Abuse
Sexually acting out (promiscuous)
Oppositional Runaway behavior
Legal Problems
Manipulation
Negative Peer Influence Mood Swings Depression Poor Relationships
Anxiety Credit Recovery (School)
Aggression Lying
Anger Poor Self-Esteem
Attention Deficit
Out of Control
Disrespectful Abuse and/or Neglect
Trauma Argumentative
Those in need of Counseling and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
The Achievement Center for Young Women uses behavior modification and positive reinforcement to facilitation positive change in the Young Women in our program.
*The program is not designed to deal with youth who have serious mental illness. The program does not admit youth who are in need of medical
detoxification services, or who have major medical issues.
And fees:
The Achievement Center for Young Women is a twelve month, fee for service program.
Parents/Guardians are responsible to pay all educational consultant fees if applicable. Parents/guardians are responsible for all medical, dental, vision, and travel expenses.
We do not provide escort services but may assist in transportation needs.
The Achievement Center staff are able to assist you in securing financing through your financial institution, school district, insurance company, or other means.
Don?t Hesitate! Call us for Financial Assistance!!!
(435) 835-GIRL (4475)
And a link right to our old friend:
http://www.strugglingteens.com/Check this out, now they have parents taking tests as though they are the kids - what a crock of shit! (excuse the language)
Testing
Let's face it. Boarding schools aren't cheap. They can range from $3,500.00/month to $6,000.00/month. In some cases this cost is unavoidable, to get your child the help that they need. However in many cases the solution is right in front of you but you will never know it until you have spent $50,000.00 for a year at a boarding school or military boot camp just to find out that you still have to do the work at home when the child returns to you. There are a wide variety of resources available in many different forms and most are inexpensive and can be done right at home.
With some of the amazing tests that are available today we can cut the guess work out and get right to the problem. The most widely used test is a Temperament Analysis test. This test gets right to the heart of the problem by showing the exact mental health and behavior patterns of the subject and even has an unbeatable BS detector, so even if your child lies on the test it will bear out the same results as if they were 100% honest. This test shows where your child has the ability to function in society and at home, and where your child needs help. We can send the test to you and you administer the test to your child. Then, send the test sheet back to our licensed therapists for scoring, evaluation and then consultation with you. Often times you can provide exactly what is needed in a very short time at home without the huge expense of a school. On the other hand it will also tell us if a school or out-of-the-home-environment is necessary to solve your Child's problem. This test is one of the very few tests that are accepted and used in juvenile courts across the country, because of its time tested and proven extreme accuracy.
This Test Can Be Used Without The Child's Participation
One of the amazing functions of this test is that it can be taken by the parent, as if you were the child and still have extremely high accuracy. The accuracy is almost perfect if both parents take the test as if they were each the child, and then merge the two together. The test consists of 180 questions that are answered with "yes", "undecided", or "no".
There are a wide variety of tests that we can run for minor problems, however the Temperament Analysis test is the most frequently used and best suited for troubled teens. This is by far the best place to start, and can save thousands of dollars and time searching for the right solution.
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1-435-467-7050