Ages From 16 To 20

Housing, room and board – ALS operates transitional living and supervised independent facilities for young adults all of which are separately licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Supervision – ALS provides 24/7/365 staff supervision over all of its transitional living unit with the level of supervision suitable to the characteristics of independent living clients and consistent with current DHS regulations governing the same.

Food - Because ALS is a transitional living facility and part of the program requirements is that the individual clients prepare their own meals. ALS staff assist residents in the development and preparation of healthy meal plans. ALS provides the resources for the purchase of the food necessary to prepare daily meals based upon the menus and budgets prepared by the residents.

Clothing - Each client is to have a full inventory of clothing upon arrival. The county may provide an initial allotment to fill in any material gaps. Each client is required to bathe and change cloths daily. ALS provides clothing based upon the initial county clothing allotment and additional clothing is purchased on an as needed basis.

Health/Medical Care - Upon intake each client receives a Health and Safety Evaluation to assist in identifying any mental and/or physical concerns of the youth. If not already completed the EPSDT screening is completed. At the time of admission any and all health and safety concerns will be addressed in conjunction with the client, ALS staff, and the child’s family and county representative. Physical, dental, vision and other exams are scheduled with community specialist and providers.

Educational/Vocational Services – ALS clients attend public school in either the Greensburg Salem School District or the Hempfield Area School District. ALS clients will attend either regular school classes or an alternative educational setting provided by the school district in which they reside. Some ALS clients pursue their GED at either community locations or at the Westmoreland County Community College. Furthermore, ALS residents who elect to pursue a college education may do so at the Westmoreland County Community College. ALS also offers Title-1 programming at their facilities. Title 1 remedial services and the Prudent Parent parameters encourages the youth to fully participate in school programming and activities.

Recreational/Social/ Cultural Activities – ALS clients are members of the communities in which they reside and therefore are able to participate in recreational, social, and/or cultural activities available through their school or community. Residents have access to parks, walking and biking tails, theaters, movies and other similar types of activities. In the spirit of the Prudent Parent youth can participate to the fullest extent in the community.

Coordination of outside services - ALS staff work diligently in order to take full advantage of as many community based supports as possible, therefore; clients who are in need of behavioral or substance abuse counseling or therapy obtain these services via service providers located within the community. This approach also applies to all medical and dental services as well as other screening services required by clients upon admission. ALS clients are encouraged and instructed in the methods by which appointments for services are made as part of their independent living training while in our care. When necessary, ALS staff provides transportation to outside appointments as required.