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Collier Group Home

The mission of the Collier Group Home is based on the philosophy of deep respect for the inherent worth of each individual, regard for the environment, and belief in the capacity for personal change.
 
Collier commits itself to forming relationships with people so that each person may experience a sense of belonging, dignity, hope, and empowerment.
Collier Group Home is an open community setting that serves up to ten youth ages 14-18. All services are built on individual and family strengths and reflect awareness of specific characteristics of each youth--physical, developmental, cultural, spiritual, behavioral, and emotional strengths, needs, preferences, and abilities (SNAP). 
 

Admissions:

 

All youth referred to the Collier Group Home are screened by the CSA to determine if the youth meets criteria for a Group Home level of care. Care Managers (CMO) initiates the out of home referral process through Perform Care. Perform Care of New Jersey, initiates and generates all referrals. The social worker and director review the information to ensure that the youth can safely participate in the current population and the open community setting.

A referral packet should contain:

  • Social History

  • Mental Health Evaluation (if applicable)

  • Educational Evaluation and IEP (if applicable)

  • Complete Health History

  • Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card

An intake interview will be scheduled to allow the candidate to view the program and determine if placement in the program is appropriate. If the youth is determined to be eligible for treatment and the youth and family accepts the treatment level of care, an admission date is scheduled. Every effort is made to minimize time between the interview and actual admission to the program. Upon entry, each new youth is also interviewed by the consulting psyciatrist within 30 days of intake.

For information regarding referral and intake procedures, contact Annmarie DeRosa, Group Home Social Worker, during business hours at 732-842-8337 or email at aderosa@collieryouthservices.org.

Welcome to the Collier Group Home!