Children Served
Adriel’s residential treatment program provides services for youth who are between the ages of 6 and 19 and who have an intellectual functioning above 55. Youth are served without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, national origin, or handicap.
The Teaching Family Model
Adriel is a Certified Sponsor Site of the Teaching Family Association. Adriel is one of a small number of organizations in the USA, and Canada certified to implement and disseminate the Teaching Family Model. The Teaching Family Model is recognized by the American Psychological Association as an evidenced-based practice model. Read more about the Teaching Family Model.
Educational Services
Adriel has partnered with the Logan County Educational Service Center to create Adriel School. With a program designed to meet the unique needs of Adriel residential youth, the teachers and aides use the Teaching Family Model of care. Each student is expected to work to his or her capability. Students may receive credits toward a high school diploma. Read more about Adriel School.
Summer Program
During the summer months Adriel provides continued education through Title One funds while providing new experiences for the youth. Highly Qualified Teachers work daily to help youth to retain educational learning from the previous school year and to give students a head start into the upcoming school year. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, nature/hiking, fishing, bible study, cooking, arts and crafts. Youth can earn trips which include Kings Island, Fort Rapid Water Park, Young’s Dairy, and bowling.
Therapeutic and Pharmacological Management Services
Masters level therapists provide individual, group and family (when indicated) psychotherapy services for youth in the residential program. A registered nurse and a psychiatrist provide pharmacological services when indicated. In addition, the nurse monitors the health concerns of youth. Read more about our clinical services for residential youth.
Independent Living Training
Youth who are 16 years of age and older are given the Daniel Memorial Assessment. This is a systematic, competency-based approach to life skills training. This assessment focuses on 16 categories: Money Management, Community Resources, Legal Skills, Educational Planning, Housing, Personal Appearance, Job Seeking Skills, Housekeeping, Transportation, Interpersonal Skills, Emergency and Safety, Leisure Activities, Food Management, Health, Job Maintenance Skills, and Religion. From this assessment Adriel Teaching Parents and Case Managers then create detailed Treatment Plans to help youth further their knowledge in order for the youth to be successful once they reach independence.
Other Activities Available to Youth:
- Spiritual Development - is available to any youth who desire. Youth are permitted to attend churches in the community, as well as opportunities to interact with church groups that come to the Adriel campus on service projects.
- Special Olympics - Adriel provides athletic events for Residential and Foster Care youth through Special Olympics. These events provides youth with the opportunity to broaden self-discipline through competition. Youth learn how to work as a team, respect authority figures, and most importantly having fun learning the selected sports. Adriel offers Special Olympics programs which includes basketball, volleyball, and flag football.
- Adriel Work Program - Youth 16 years of age and older are eligible to participate in Adriel’s work program. The program teaches work skills and social skills to prepare them for competitive employment as adults. The program provides practical, hands on real employment experiences. They are able to experience actual business opportunities which include operating a greenhouse, vending machines, and participation in Adriel’s Annual Quilt Auction.
Admissions and Referrals
Referrals may be made to our foster care program by custodial placing agencies, parents, or legal guardians. Those interested may contact our West Liberty office. Read more about how to make a referral.
