The House of Ruth
Mothers are provided education through the local school district. Their academics are tailored to the individual mother, through the district's guidance counseling system. Mothers have full access to tutoring services both in school and in the home environment if needed. Mothers are encouraged to work towards their diplomas or GED. Mothers are also eligible to attend post secondary education through local colleges if they remain in the care and custody of the agency.
A state certified day care instructor provides daycare for children not of school age. School age children are educated by the local school district. Mothers learn parenting skills to assist in their child's early education endeavors.
If deemed appropriate by the provider, physician or agency/ courts, early intervention services will be made available to infants and children.
Residents have the opportunity to earn day and overnight home pass visits with their families, based on their progression through their Parental/ Behavioral Modification System. Visits are approved and monitored by their referring agency and PVFM Case Manager.
PVFM offers family visitations on Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm and Sundays between 3pm and 6pm. Residents are allowed up to three visitors, all of which must be on their approved visitors list. Visitation approvals can only be made by their referring agency. Special accommodations concerning visitation can be made with prior notice to child assigned Case Manager.
Allows clients whose permanency goal is Independent Living to focus on independency through a wide arrange of strategies and techniques geared towards living independently. Areas of study include; College/ institutional tour and enrollment, finances, FASGA, SAT, housing, childcare, etc.