Residential Treatment Center:
Residence Facilities
Children's Residential Living Quarters
Our living quarters are assigned based on each child's individual needs. Our six residential living quarters offer children a comfortable, clean, safe and friendly environment.
Each residential hall:
- Houses 8 To 11 Children
- Offers Both Single And Double Rooms
- Has Two Shared Toilets And Private Showers
- Has A Common Area For Group Meetings And Leisure Time
- Has A Dining Room Where Children And Staff Have Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner Together, "Family Style." Healthy Snacks Are Available.
In August 2011, construction will begin on a new state-of-the art living quarters to replace two of the existing residential quarters.
Residential Treatment Facilities and the
Sanctuary Model
Astor Services' therapeutic residential living quarters are grounded in the principles of the Sanctuary Model. Implementing this approach for children in Astor's Residential Program is part of a long-term effort to create a healing community.
In a therapeutic residential program incorporating the Sanctuary Model, children and families who have been injured by trauma and/or chronic stress can flourish, and staff members who are affected by their exposure to trauma and the stress of their jobs can cope and do better work.
Trauma and chronic stress interfere with the healthy development of our capacities for positive relationships, realistic thinking, emotional management, and using language to work through and solve problems. Many of the children in our care reflect this — challenged in their relationships, ability to manage emotions and effectively communicate to get needs met and problems solved. Our staff members view children through this 'trauma-informed' lens and guide them to negotiate interactions in order to develop and strengthen attachments.
Children And Residential Experiences (CARE) Philosophy
The focus of our training for direct-care staff is the cutting edge CARE curriculum/ philosophy, which teaches staff to use the power of nurturing, supportive relationships to teach children the skills they need to be successful in the community. CARE incorporates "best practice" in child development, trauma-informed care and family-driven care in order to create a residential treatment environment that supports children's strengths and lets them build on their successes.
Learn more about our NY Residential Treatment Programs
Also in this section:
- Overview: Residential Treatment Programs
- Life at Astor Residential Care Programs
- Living Quarters at Astor Residential Facilities
- School: The Astor Learning Center Boarding School
- Clinical and Specialized Treatment Programs
- FAQ: Q&A About Our NY Residential Treatment Programs
If you have questions or would like more information about Astor's New York Residential Services Program and Therapeutic Boarding School, please CONTACT US or phone:
Brendan Sullivan
Director of Admissions & Consumer Relations
Ph: (845) 871-1085
