MEADOWLARK MANOR, INC.
534 SE Wildcat
Phone: 541-382-7025 Fax: 541-318-6998
Jennifer Birnie, Executive Director
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Meadowlark Manor is a facility located in a residential neighborhood in Bend, Oregon. Meadowlark places both adjudicated and non-adjudicated females, ages 14 to 18, for an average stay of 1 year. Depending on the gril's individual situation, a service plan is developed to meet her specific needs. Our mission is to develop self-awareness, integrity, and social responsibility through accountability.
Educational achievement is a priority at Meadowlark. All girls in the program attend Bend High School full-time, and may receive up to 5 additional credits for completing the Meadowlark program. Meadowlark staff spends 3-4 hours per hours per day at school and serve as a liaison between the program and Bend High School.
Meadowlark residents are required to attend different groups dealing with issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual abuse, anger management, authority problems, academic under achievement, and social issues.
Meadowlark residents are very active in the community through school activities, recreational opportunities, and service projects.
Independent Living Services are provided to Meadowlark DHS clients through an Independent Living Coordinator. This is generally emphasized after the first 90 days of placement. OYA residents may receive some of these services as determined by their individual service plan.
Meadowlark staff is committed to providing an atmosphere of care and concern. Our program structure and guidelines provide a safe, consistent, and challenging environment that promotes personal growth. Our treatment program is geared to the special needs of young women and the development of skills needed to gain pro-social and personal values.
Mission Statement:
"We are a private, non-profit residential treatment program dedicated to empowering young women to achieve personal growth and independence."
Staff:
A team of invested individuals who attract, create, and retain the best of the best and share a common purpose of quality and excellence.
Clients:
We are dedicated to the dignity and worth of every individual and together we empower personal growth and the opportunity for lifestyle change.
Community:
We are committed to excellence in providing services, advocacy and resources, thereby becoming an inspiring asset to our community.
Financial:
We recognize the necessity of economic well being and thus strive to develop sufficient funding for the organization and its vision.
Founded: 1974
Accreditations:
Meadowlark Manor, Inc. offers the following programs:
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CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS
ü Abused Child
ü Adjudicated Delinquent
ü Acting-Out Adolescent
ü Alcohol & Drug Abuse
ü Assaultive/Destructive
Chronic Medical Problems
ü Dependent Child
ü Depression/Suicidal Ideation
Developmentally Delayed
Developmentally
Disabled (moderate to severe)
ü Emotionally Disturbed
Firesetters
ü Foster Child
ü Juvenile Parolee
Physically Handicapped
ü Poor Interpersonal Relationships
ü
Pregnant Teen
Parented a
child (both genders)
ü Runaway Child
ü Homeless
Seizure Disorders
ü Sexually Abused Child
ü Sex Offender
Sibling Group
Withdrawn
Other
PROGRAM SERVICES
ü 24-Hour Residential Care
Adoption (Registry only)
ü Alcohol and Drug Assessments
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
ü Alcohol and Drug Education
Alcohol
and Drug Treatment (CIRT
Approved)
Basic Self Help Training
ü Behavioral Evaluations
ü Career Guidance/Education
ü Career Training/Work Experience
ü Crisis Counseling
Day Treatment
Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment
Supervised By Mental Health Specialist
ü Emancipation Skills/Independent Living
Preparation
ü Emergency Placement Services - Runaway
ü Family Counseling
Foster Care
Gang Intervention/Prevention
ü GED Preparation
ü Group Counseling
ü Independent Living Opportunities
ü Individual Counseling
Infant Mother Program
Mentoring
Other Alternative Education Opportunities
Parent Support Group
ü Parent Training/Education
Play Therapy
Positive Peer Culture Group Treatment
Prenatal Services
Proctor Care
ü Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations
Psychotherapy
ü Restitution Payment Program
ü Sex Education
ü Sex Offender Assessments
ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Offenders
ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Victims
Shelter Care
Social Services
Teen Parent Services
Therapeutic Foster Care
ü Therapeutic Recreation
ü Transitional Services
Vocational Services
ü Work Program
Other
Nursing Services, Physical
Therapy, Speech & Language Assessment, Art Therapy, Group Homes
WINGS Independent Living Program
222 SE Urania Lane
Bend, OR 97702
541-617-9576 Fax: 541-318-6998
REFERRALS: Teal Buehler, Independent Living Coordinator
tealbuehler_ilp@yahoo.com
Program Description
Meadowlark Manor, Inc. is a contractual provider of independent living services to foster care youth living in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties. The State Department of Human Services ILP Program is designed to assist youth in foster care to become independent adults. Youth who qualify for the program include those youth age 14 and older who are currently in foster care, or who were in foster care for at least six months since turning age 14.
The philosophy of the Independent Living Program is to empower, encourage, and allow youth to move into adulthood with knowledge and skills to become responsible and contributing members of society.
ILP services include the following activities:
Educational Assistance: Tutoring, high school or GED completion, college preparation, and alternative education.
Employment Assistance: Job development, job readiness training, job search, job placement, and vocational assessment.
Life Skills Training: Includes topics such as food management, money management, health, legal skills, housekeeping, transportation, personal appearance, and use of community resources.
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