Philosophy
The Prairie Lakes Youth Programs are greatly concerned for the needs of all children in society and their need for proper care. We believe children need a continuum of care offered to them. We provide a service not available through traditional foster care or institutional care. We have a unique opportunity to provide services to children in need of different aspects of treatment from both resources. We provide adult guidance and professional services to children placed out of the home and yet keep the child in community living. Our facility is community based and our program is community oriented. We have tremendous flexibility in providing care to children with varying needs. The PLYP Group Homes work cooperatively with the child, their family, the placing agency and other professionals working with them and their family to develop an individual program plan, discharge plan and aftercare plan based on the placement critical goals.
Our Staff
The PLYP Boys Group Home, formerly known as The Kandiyohi County Boys Group Home, has been well established and maintained since 1975. Ongoing continuing education required by licensing, by the individual needs of clients and the individual needs of the staff is provided. The Group Homes utilize the professional TheraScribe Program to develop individual treatment plans according to individual client issues and diagnosis. The Group Homes contract with Therapeutic Consultant, Alan Johnson, L.I.C.S.W., L.M.F.T. to assist in program planning and daily care and treatment issues.
Our Facility
The PLYP Boys Group Home is a welcoming home in a quiet neighborhood located in West Central Minnesota in the city of Willmar. This setting puts clients at ease and living in a community setting while they work towards their goals.