Residential Programs

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…children. Unfortunately, this can result in multiple moves and failed foster home placements, compounding the intensity of the child’s behaviors. Cottage #8 The Special Supervision and Treatment Programs are based…

Kudos to All!

Moving Up Day is a notable time for students and teachers alike.  Reflecting on the past school year means celebrating successes and gaining recognition for hard work and dedication to…

101 Minus 92

Cottage #8 youth and staff dressed as the 101 Dalmations for Halloween. The movie, 101 Dalmatians, could have had a preview on the Elmcrest campus last month. The boys  from…

About Us

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…serve children throughout the county. To accommodate the needs of more children, the home was relocated several times. In 1922, it moved for the last time to what was then…

The Word is Acceptance

…Autism Awareness,” were worn proudly by staff. Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way people experience the world. This may include differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving,…

Gliding Along…

…the heart of downtown also makes it easy for beginners and those not yet “Olympic-ready.” Some of these children took advantage of the skater’s helpers to start their skate legs moving….

They Did It!

…meeting the  needs of children and families at risk. Education is a major priority in this mix. Many of these children have moved from school to school and grade placements…

Summer Fun

…interest. Another experiment  that moved 55 pencils through a plastic bag filled with water was a surprising success. A true classic was the Rube Goldberg ball run, complete with a…