Current Services

Thirty children reside at Brantwood and each participates in at least one of the following programs:

Basic Residential Treatment Program
Brantwood provides 8 basic residential slots to children between the ages of 10 through 18. Basic residential treatment is designed for children whose needs cannot be met in their own home, traditional foster home, therapeutic foster care home or children who have reached their treatment goals in a more restrictive setting. Children eligible for this level program may be abused, neglected or exploited and may exhibit behavioral and or emotional problems which range from acting out to withdrawal. Children in this level are basically in good health, although some may require medical attention for minor health conditions. At this level children typically have behavior which is under control and does not require constant adult supervision. Have peer relations that are generally positive. Are generally compliant with staff and respond favorably to nurturing, structured programs. Do not pose a safety risk to the community or other children in the facility.

Moderate Level Residential Treatment Program
Brantwood provides 8 Moderate Level Residential Treatment beds to children between the ages of 10 through 18. Moderate level residential treatment is designed for children whose needs cannot be met in their own home, traditional foster home, therapeutic foster care home, basic residential care or children who have reached their treatment goals in a more restrictive setting and are ready to be “stepped down”. Children eligible for this level of care must have a DSM-IV diagnosed mental illness or be identified by a mental health professional as having at least moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems and be in need of treatment. Children may also have substance abuse needs or have had substance abuse needs and have successfully completed an Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program. At this level children typically need clinical treatment to be able to function in school, home or in the community because of multiple problems. Have not responded successfully to less restrictive treatment and or have been denied admission or discharged from various placements because of emotional and behavioral disruption. Have behavior that is not well controlled without constant adult supervision or use of psychotropic medication; basic structure and nurturance are not sufficient.

Transitional Living Program
Brantwood provides 8 Transitional Living beds to youth between the ages of 17 and 19. It is housed on campus in the Nolan Cottage at the back of the property. The purpose of this program is to provide foster teens with the tools, skills, knowledge and experience they will need to secure and maintain employment and housing; assume responsibility for their health and nutrition; contribute to their community; and form rewarding relationships beyond the foster care system.

Independent Living Program
Brantwood provides 6 Independent Living slots to older foster youth, ages 19 through 20 who are expected to “age out of care” either on or before their 21st birthday. Typically these are youth who have been in foster care for several years with a history of multiple placements, youth who are not expected to return to their families, teen mothers, and youth who do not readily fit into a group living situation. Usually these participants live in an apartment or college dorm and receive some financial support, independent living instructions, transportation and supervision in preparation for “aging out” of the foster care system.

Brantwood On-Site Educational Program (BOSEP)
Brantwood provides 20 slots for 5th through 9th grade students in its on-site school. BOSEP is staffed by an Administrative Teacher, Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. The school is housed on campus in the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Education Center building. It serves Brantwood residents and other children in the foster care system as space is available.