Cutchins Programs For Children And Families Inc

Intensive residential treatment program - the three rivers program is a clinically intensive residential treatment (cirt) program, the most intensive residential program in the state, for children ages 6-12. Three rivers is the only cirt program in massachusetts and is accredited by the joint commission. This program provides care that coordinates the following components: residential environment, individual, family, and group therapies, educational, psychiatric, medical, and occupational therapy services. The three rivers program is further distinguished by its exemplary commitment to the national trauma informed care initiative, is a building bridges partner program, is highly skilled in the use of sensory-based approaches, and is recognized for its performance in restraint reduction.

See schedule oeducational program - the new directions school (nds) is a chapter 766 private school licensed by the massachusetts department of elementary and secondary education (dese). The nds provides special education to up to 30 students, some of whom are in the nccf residential program, while others attend as day students. Using an alternative approach to general education, nds provides families with integrated resources and supports within the broader educational community, and fosters student creativity, motivation, a focus on strengths and pride in one's accomplishments. While working within the state's mandated frameworks, nds offers individualized instruction that integrates the therapeutic models of trauma informed care,dialectical behavior therapy, sensory integration, and social learning to promote each student's social and emotional skill building, educational performance and participation. The nds operates year round offering interactive academic and vocational program opportunities.