The Children's Home is a treatment facility of 71 children, ages 8-18, who, for many reasons, are unable to live with their families. They are children who have suffered abuse and neglect, are socially maladjusted, and have emotional and behavioral problems. The Learning Center, our on-site special education school, also takes in 35 day students from many surrounding communities. We are a private, non-profit corporation under the auspices of the Evangelical Covenant Church which serves children of all faiths and is committed to their personal spiritual development. The Home is run by a Board of Directors made up of community, business, civic, and church leaders.The Children's Home receives financial support from the Department of Children and Families of the State of Connecticut. Mission Statement "The Children's Home is dedicated to serving the individual needs of children experiencing problems and learning difficulties, and helping them to function successfully in family and society through proven and innovative education, treatment, and residential care in a supportive and nurturing Christian environment."The Children's Home is a comprehensive residential treatment facility serving boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18 years old and their families. Children diagnosed as emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered, socially maladjusted and having learning disabilities are placed at The Children's Home for treatment, which typically lasts 12 to 18 months. The Learning Center provides special education programming to all residents and 40 day students from surrounding communities. Special treatment addresses the emotional, educational, physical, social, behavioral, and spiritual needs of each child. Treatment objectives emphasize exploration of alternatives for personal outlook and behavior allowing discovery of new opportunities for personal growth and success, ultimately leading to renewed confidence. Both the residential and educational programs are under the administrative direction of graduate level professionals who are licensed by the State of Connecticut. Clinical coordinators lead treatment teams which include residential counselors, unit supervisors, nurses, special education teachers, and a full-time chaplain. Psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists and other child specialists are consulted as needed. Medical services are provided by licensed nurses, who with a pediatrician, provide physical exams, medical diagnoses, medication monitoring, and referrals to physicians for special medical services. A pediatrician is on call 24 hours a day; dentists and specialized physicians in nearby communities are available for consultations as needed. When there is a viable family system and the child is expected to return home, family members are required to participate in the treatment process. When the child is not expected to be returned to the family, alternative treatment programs prepare the indivdual for adoption, foster care or transitional group home living or independent living.