In my last post I mentioned the numbering system with the different levels of care by facility. Touring the different locations there is a noticeable difference between the different levels. I have often thought it would be nice to understand the parameters to determine the classification levels. No one has ever been able to explain it to me and now I understand why. There are many factors that go into the Rate Classifications for Residential Treatment Centers. The biggest distinguishing factor may be the number of therapeutic hours each client receives and the therapists level of education. Here are a couple of documents from the internet that may help you understand how Group Homes and Residential Facilities operate and receive classifications:
California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
Foster Care Rates Bureau (FCRB)
Overview of the Group Home Rate Classification Levels (RCLs) - PDF
FOSTER CARE GROUP HOME STANDARD RATES SCHEDULE - PDF
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My 12-year old grandson was recently placed in a Sierra Vista group home in Modesto, Ca. I have just found out it is a Level 15 home; he is not on meds, he is not violent, he is not dangerous to himself or others. The other children are all on meds and, when I call there, some child is screaming or tantruming. The counselors there feel he is “in shock” by the behavior of the other children. His older (16) brother is in a Level 5 group home in Scotts Valley, CA where all the children are on high doses of anti-psychotic drugs; why is he there? This is not helping him.
Is there a listing of the levels of residential treatment facilities for teens? Mine was placed in a Level 10 and I suspect there was something very wrong about that. He is now married, with a little boy living out of our home. I’m not going to just let this all go. I’m doing some research and this is one area that I’ve found is not clear.
Thank you,
Linda Amergian
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