Virtual Residential Programs (VRP) ©™

The Virtual Residential Program provides families, schools and communities with a community-based alternative to unnecessary out-of-home placements. The program also seeks to facilitate the successful reunification of youth with their families following residential, psychiatric or foster home placements.

The Virtual Residential Program (VRP) is a distinctive and effective service that unites highly intensive, multi-systemic in-home services within the structure of a residential approach. The average intensity of VRP services initially is thirty-five hours per week, with a focus on defusing imminent risk factors and implementing crisis stabilization plans. Services are initially planned within an eight-week time frame and extended in four-week increments based on treatment team recommendations and referral source authorizations. Step-down services are available to transition families toward less restrictive services at the earliest possible opportunity.

The VRP Treatment Team, including the client, referring agency representative and parent/guardian, establish the Virtual Residential Schedule, which individualizes daily routines and integrates treatment and behavior management components. The Team also introduces the Five-Phase System, which outlines the youth's responsibilities and privileges while in each of the program phases: Orientation, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Graduation.