WHO ARE WE

Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home is a specialized residential facility that caters to individuals with behavioral challenges or mental health needs. The primary focus of Helping Hands is to provide comprehensive care and support tailored to address and manage specific behaviors such as aggression, self-harm, or emotional dysregulation.

The dedicated staff at Helping Hands are extensively trained to implement behavior management techniques, create individualized treatment plans, and offer a structured and therapeutic environment for residents. The ultimate goal of Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home is to help residents develop coping skills, improve social interactions, and work towards achieving greater emotional stability and independence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create valued lives for people with disabilities.

Helping Hands Miracle Foundation (HHMF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing tailored supports and services to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. HHMF strives to offer programs that cater to the unique needs of each child and adult, nurturing their talents and capabilities to support them in reaching their full potential. We believe in finding a delicate balance between safety and allowing individuals the freedom to take risks necessary for personal growth. Our aim is to empower those we serve to make informed choices whenever possible in a creative, fair, and respectful manner.

  • Our company goal is to deliver person-centered and individualized services that align with the specific needs, preferences, and wishes of each individual.

  • This Policy and Procedures document is aligned with the guidelines outlined in the Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Medicaid Waiver Coverage And Limitations Handbook 2012.

Our Staff

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Our Services

Collaborating with individuals, we prioritize offering choices and ensuring that our services effectively aid them in attaining increased independence, self-determination, personal responsibility, and community access.

Licensed by APD

Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home is licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards for providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities.

High-Quality Care

With a remarkable 98% score from Qlarant, Helping Hands is recognized for delivering exceptional care and services to its clients.

24/7 Residential Care

Providing round-the-clock residential care and supervision, Helping Hands offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals with behavioral challenges or mental health needs.

Behavior Management

Skilled staff members implement personalized behavior management strategies to address and manage challenging behaviors effectively. To enhance their ability to handle challenging client behaviors, my staff undergoes PCM training from our behavioral analyst. This includes weekly training sessions and observations conducted by the analyst.

Individualized Treatment Plans

Tailored treatment plans are developed to meet the specific needs, goals, and strengths of each client.

Therapeutic Interventions

Offering various therapeutic interventions, including counseling, group therapy, and life skills training to support emotional regulation and coping skills development.

Skill Building Activities

Engaging activities designed to help clients enhance social skills, communication skills, and daily living skills, promoting independence.

Recreational and Leisure Activities

Clients participate in recreational and leisure activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor outings, and sports to encourage physical activity and social engagement.

Educational Support

Educational support and assistance with homework are provided to help clients achieve academic success.

Community Integration

Clients are encouraged to engage in community outings and social activities to foster social interaction and integration within the community.

Medication Management

Ensuring proper medication management and support for clients as needed.

The Day Program and Community Options

Helping hands miracle foundation offer individuals access to essential resources that enable them to lead fulfilling lives within the community. This program helps individuals enhance social skills, foster self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

The Family Model

Helping hands miracle offers an alternative to conventional community-based residential services by providing daily supervision and support to individuals in private family residences. These smaller settings aim to provide a stable and consistent family environment.

Transportation

Helping Hands also offers transportation services with experienced drivers to take our clients to and from activities.

OUR POLICY

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Rules for Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home

  • Privacy Protection: Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home ensures the confidentiality and security of clients’ protected health information (PHI) to maintain their privacy rights.

  • Access Control: Access to clients’ PHI is restricted to authorized personnel only, and measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Data Encryption: PHI is encrypted and protected during transmission and storage to safeguard against data breaches.

  • Compliance Training: Staff members receive training on HIPAA regulations to ensure understanding and adherence to privacy and security requirements.

  • Business Associate Agreements: Helping Hands establishes agreements with business associates to ensure they also comply with HIPAA regulations when handling PHI.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Rules for Helping Hands Behavior Focus Group Home

  • Accessibility: Helping Hands ensures that its facilities and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, complying with ADA requirements for physical accessibility.

  • Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are provided to clients with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to services and facilities.

  • Non-Discrimination: Helping Hands prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures that clients with disabilities are treated fairly and equally.

  • Communication Accessibility: Communication aids and services are provided to clients with disabilities to ensure effective communication and understanding of information.

  • Policy Compliance: Helping Hands adheres to ADA regulations in all aspects of its operations to promote inclusivity and support individuals with disabilities.