“Helping girls to
transition from residential programs to independence
through education, employment, and life skills
training.”
Potential
residents must fill out an application to the Transition
Program and have an interview with Heartland staff to
determine it they are appropriate for admission. It is
important that applicants can demonstrate behavioral
control and self-advocacy skills to allow them to be
unsupervised in the community for jobs, schools and
recreational activities. All residents will be required to
complete a case plan that would include goals in education,
employment, finances, nutritional meal planning and
preparation, physical wellness, healthy relationships,
mental and emotional wellness, spirituality, and life
skills. All residents will be required to save a minimum of
70% of their earnings to be used as “start- up”
money upon discharge.
Heartland will provide a level system that allows
Transitional residents an opportunity to earn trust and
subsequently more privileges. While additional privileges
and unsupervised time in the community can be earned,
Heartland Ranch will maintain a safe atmosphere for all
clients by enforcing a “No Tolerance” policy
for the following behaviors: physical, sexual or emotional
abuse of others, chemical or alcohol use, possession of
weapons or firearms, smoking on grounds or providing
cigarettes or any other illegal substance to minors. These
behaviors would be grounds for immediate discharge and
possible criminal charges.
You can find the Transition Program Application at our
downloads tab on this website. Any further questions may be
directed to Crystal Erickson, Program Director-
320-843-4815 crystal@heatlandgirlsranch.org
