Intensive case management is central to Cumberland’s Community Based Services. The House Manager functions as case manager, counselor, advocate, spokesperson and manager.
In general, each resident participates in
the following:
- Positive behavior management customized to the
resident’s needs
- Family education and supportive services
- Training or support in activities of daily living
- Community living skills, including shopping
and
transportation
- Education in local public schools or private day
schools
if IEP mandated
- Optional vocational services through
community resources
- Recreational activities, including games and
simple tasks to develop sensory motor skills as
well as community
outings to the park, library,
beach and museums
- Community based therapies and medical
services as needed, including speech,
occupational, physical
and/or vocational
CUMBERLAND'S SUCCESSFUL FORMULA- 24-hour "awake" supervision
- Home-like environments
- Ability to manage inappropriate behaviors
- Realistic and practical life-skills training
- Community activities for inclusion
- Nurtuting staff trained in pediatrics and
childhood development