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Admissions

Specialized Residential Group Homes

Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home

  • Located in Columbus, GA
  • Serves females ages 12-18 with sexually inappropriate behaviors and/or trauma
+Eligibility

  • Females ages 12-17
  • IQ of 70 or above
  • *Twin Cedars Standard Eligibility Requirements

+Items needed for Referral

  • Refer to Admission Checklist

+Referrals Accepted From

  • State Social Service Agencies
  • Juvenile Justice Agencies
  • Private and Community Therapists
  • Parents or Guardians

+Referral Contact

  • Lynne Gaddy, Admissions, lgaddy@twincedars.org or 706-322-8984 x1303
  • After Hours Contact: 706-302-0454

The Bradfield Center (MWO)

  • Located in LaGrange, GA
  • Serves males ages 9-17 with sexual aggressive behaviors
+Eligibility

  • Male ages 9-17
  • IQ of 70 or above
  • Youth being evaluated and found to be at least a moderate risk of repeating sexually aggressive behaviors towards others who have documented history of and manifest signs and symptoms consistent with the trauma of sexual abuse
  • *Twin Cedars Standard Eligibility Requirements

+Items needed for Referral

  • Refer to Admission Checklist

+Referrals Accepted From

  • State Social Service Agencies
  • Juvenile Justice Agencies
  • Private and Community Therapists
  • Parents or Guardians

+Referral Contact

  • Tonya Daniel, Admissions, tdaniel@twincedars.org or 706-884-1717 x1106
  • After Hours Contact: 706-302-0454

AWO Residential Group Homes

Connections (Specialized AWO)

  • Located in LaGrange, GA
  • Serves males ages 14-18 who have received care for sexually aggressive/traumatic behaviors
+Eligibility

  • Males ages 14-18
  • IQ of 70 or above
  • Must be able to attend public school
  • *Twin Cedars Standard Eligibility Requirements
  • Sexually aggressive behaviors (by history) that have been addressed in therapy

+Items needed for Referral

  • Refer to Admission Checklist

+Referrals Accepted From

  • State Social Service Agencies
  • Juvenile Justice Agencies
  • Private and Community Therapists
  • Parents or Guardians

+Referral Contact

  • Scotty Alexander, salexander@twincedars.org or 706-884-1717 x1137
  • After Hours Contact: 706-302-0454

Therapeutic Foster Care

Therapeutic Foster Care (SMWO, MWO)

  • Serving adolescents in the Columbus, LaGrange and Macon areas
  • Serves males and females ages 0-17
+Eligibility

  • Male or Female ages 0-17 (MWO or SMWO rating – will consider other program designations on a case by case basis)
  • IQ of 70
  • Emotional/behavioral needs require specialized therapeutic care (primarily from Georgia but do accept referrals from out of state)
  • Child(ren) must be able to function in a family setting
  • Must be able to control their behaviors to a degree that does not require intensive behavioral interventions

+Items needed for Referral

  • Refer to Admission Checklist

+Referral Contact

  • Melinda Sams, msams@twincedars.org or 478-812-8284 Ext. 4
  • After Hours Contact: 706-302-0454

*Twin Cedars Standard Eligibility Requirements
  • No un-adjudicated felony charges; legal disposition resolved prior to admission
  • History of behavioral problems (minor criminal offenses, mild substance use, depressive disorders, self-esteem issues, non -psychotic diagnosis, non-suicidal/homicidal diagnosis/tendencies)
  • Family/visitation resources preferred
  • Minor medical problems only; must be treatable within the residential setting and not require specialized treatment/services, unless prior approval is received from the Chief Medical Officer
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  • Home
  • Programs
    • CASA
      • Chattahoochee CASA
      • Lee County CASA
    • Child Advocacy
      • Children’s Advocacy Center of East Alabama
      • Children’s Advocacy Center of Troup County
      • Children’s Tree House
    • Therapeutic Foster Care
    • Prevention
      • Partners in Prevention Project (PIPP)
      • Keeping Family Connections
      • Darkness to Light
      • Safe Families for Children
      • Troup County Prevention Coalition
      • Circle of Care
    • Residential Programs
      • Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home
      • Connections
      • Bradfield Center
        • Ault Academy
      • Georgia Industrial Children’s Home
    • Team Building
  • Locations
    • Georgia
      • Columbus
      • LaGrange
      • Macon
    • Alabama
      • Opelika
  • About
    • Accreditation and PQI
    • History
    • Team
    • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Volunteer / Intern
    • Employment
  • Contact
  • Admissions
  • Calendar
  • Events
  • News
  • Photos