Individualized
Service Plans

Service Plans are the objectives and goals written by the Residential Counselor from observations and assessments of a resident’s first 30 days and comprehensive evaluation. These objectives and goals are designed individually for each resident to successfully complete the Meadowlark program. There are a total of 8 areas covered by the service plans. Though they are designed for the need of each client individually, there are some universal objectives that each resident will follow. Below are the 8 areas on which the service plans are based and examples of some universal long-term goals that each resident is expected to achieve.

 

 

 

 

service plan area

Universal Long-term Goal Examples
Drugs and Alcohol Learn how to cope without use of drugs and alcohol. Submit to random urinalysis a minimum of one time per month.
Education Demonstrate the ability to attend public school regularly and achieve passing grades in all of her classes. Earn a minimum of 9 high school credits during her placement.
Family / Aftercare Demonstrate the ability to communicate and visit with her family or aftercare resource while following all laws and Meadowlark rules/ expectations. Participate in family groups and gain communication and problem-solving skills.
Legal Follow all laws while at Meadowlark and in community. Demonstrate the ability to make progress on her treatment goals and resolve problems without acting out or running away.
Medical / Psychiatric Adopt a healthy lifestyle Participate in an active exercise program and develop positive, long-term fitness and eating habits.
Abuse / Relationships Learn how to develop healthy relationships with positive peers and family members. Demonstrate the ability to address relationship/abuse issues while in placement.
Social Skills / Behavioral Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for her actions, without minimizing or justifying her involvement Learn how to stop her irresponsible thinking and replace it with responsible thinking.
Gender / Cultural Develop a strong sense of her own female identity through participation in groups and activities which promote greater understanding of self-expression and her own unique qualities. Develop an understanding of her own culture and increase her awareness of others’ culture.