Quick Response Program
• QRP has one home in Surrey. Up to three youth may live in the house for periods of 6 to 8 weeks
• Two caregivers at the house take turns living in the house for approximately 3 to 4 days at a time
• Shift staff provide additional opportunities for youth to have one-to-one time with the staff. All staff provide youth with support, information, supervision, and recreation
• Individual rooms for youth. House looks like a 'regular' home inside and out
• The "rules" at QRP are based on common family expectations. The youth's Social Worker determines the amount of contact with friends and family, the degree of supervision, curfews, and other relevant details
• QRP's goal is to help youth stabilize their behaviour. This means to get the events in their life to settle down and become more balanced. We do this by providing a safe place to live both physically (e.g. knives, scissors, and sharps are locked up when not in use) and emotionally
• Youth receive an allowance of $15 per week, as long as they are participating in the program. They may earn an extra $5 per week by choosing to do an 'extra' chore
What will youth do during the day?
• The day will follow many of the routines they are used to, such as school and regular appointments
• We will support positive activities the youth want to be involved in and we often help with transportation & costs
• They'll help keep the home nice by cleaning up after themselves and by keeping a tidy room
• We have arts and craft supplies
• We have an assortment of sports equipment for youth to use
• We have board games, cards, etc., complete with staff who love the challenge of playing these games with the youth
• To help with the assessment , a QRP psychologist will have conversations and interviews with the youth and their families
• We have house outings and one-to-one outings including: swimming, movies, visiting the zoo, parks, picnics, and visiting beaches.
What can be expected from us?
• We will listen to youth opinions and ideas about how to improve their lives
• We will ensure QRP is a safe place to live
• We will always show respect to the youth, other workers, and the community
• We will communicate regularly with the Social Worker and provide an in-depth assessment
Assessment of the youth means reviewing files, talking to the youth, and talking to others about different aspects of the youth's life. This helps to make sure the best decisions are being made in the planning process, and it gives the youth a chance to talk about what he or she thinks needs to happen.
• We will make decisions based on the safety of the youth in the program
• We will support youth involvement with school and other programs & services
What do we expect from the youth?
• That youth will participate in the program and follow house routines
• Youth keep involved in school and other programming
• Youth will keep QRP as a safe place to live for everyone
• Youth will show respect for other youth and staff
• Youth will share their opinions and ideas about how they can improve their life
What happens after QRP?
• The Social Worker will discuss possible discharge plans with the youth before or during the youth's first day at QRP. Our assessment is designed to help the social worker select the best placement for the youth.
• An interim assessment is also provided to the social worker and the Resources Unit after four to five weeks.
