About Payton's Place
Our Mission
Our Business Model
Our Mission
At Payton's Place, our mission is to transform the lives of children who are without a permanent residence or care. We believe that every child deserves access to the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare. Our unique home provides not only these essentials, but also care, services, residence, and
At Payton's Place, our mission is to transform the lives of children who are without a permanent residence or care. We believe that every child deserves access to the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare. Our unique home provides not only these essentials, but also care, services, residence, and counseling in or near the child's home community. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our community's children by providing a safe and nurturing environment. We understand that every child is unique and that some children may struggle in traditional foster care systems. At Payton's Place, we offer a safe haven where children can feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Our team of compassionate and expert staff members is dedicated to maintaining the independence of those we serve, while also providing unwavering support and care. We work closely with each child, tailoring our approach to meet their individual needs and supporting them as they grow and develop. Our goal is to help each child achieve long-term success and fulfillment in their lives. We believe that every child can achieve great things, regardless of their circumstances. At Payton's Place, we are committed to helping children overcome their challenges and build a bright future for themselves.
Our Vision
Our Business Model
Our Mission
The goal of Payton’s Place is to create programs that focus on the individual needs of each child and allow them to grow physically and emotionally to strive one step closer to independence.
Our Business Model
Our Business Model
Our Business Model
We have created an environment that promotes the self-direction of individuals receiving services, and maintaining clear communication to and between staff, providers, and residents helps to ensure quality operation. Internal quality assurance will be monitored and measured through ongoing assessment and review. Payton’s Place, LLC is com
We have created an environment that promotes the self-direction of individuals receiving services, and maintaining clear communication to and between staff, providers, and residents helps to ensure quality operation. Internal quality assurance will be monitored and measured through ongoing assessment and review. Payton’s Place, LLC is committed to the children they serve and its oversight to ensure that every child in the home because of abandonment, neglect, abuse, or exploitation is provided with care and protection, regardless of social status or background. We specialize in youth at risk of sex trafficking. The youth we service have experienced trauma, such as abuse, neglect, and/or maltreatment, and presents with one or more of the accompanying risk factors: History of running away and/or homelessness; History of sexual abuse and/or sexually acting out behavior; Inappropriate interpersonal and/or social media boundaries; Family history of or exposure to human trafficking; or Out-of-home placement instability demonstrated by repeated moves from less restrictive levels of care.
Services Offered
Our team, as part of the community-based care team, collaborates with residents to achieve the goals outlined in their case plan. We actively support and encourage positive changes in their lives, while also promoting family involvement. Education is of utmost importance to us, as we are deeply involved in school.
activities and strive to increase awareness. Additionally, we make continuous efforts to engage residents in community-based educational, recreational, and occupational activities.
The services provided by our group home facility include, but are not limited to:
a) Providing exceptional living accommodations
b) Ensuring proper and adequate dietary supervision
c) Offering appropriate physical care, support, guidance, supervision, and assistance to facilitate personal growth and development
d) Assisting with daily activities
e) Providing training and assistance for independent living f) Promoting the growth of social skills
The specific services offered will be determined based on the individual needs of each child, taking into consideration factors such as age, sex, developmental level, and specific requirements.
We Provide education and instruction in the following areas:
Group Care services - We provide an individualized planned group program for each resident, with activities that meet the resident’s normal dependency and developmental needs. We provide room and board, care and supervision. The facility is staffed 24 hours per day.
Educational/Academics Services- Our Company values the importance of our children education. We are careful to demonstrate observable evidence of our commitment to compliance with state policy and the procedural safeguards, guidelines, and expectations of the local group home agencies. This includes instructional best practices commonly associated with Florida Professional Standards and children learner grade level expectations.
Interpersonal skill building- We coach residents in developing anger management, socialization and relationship skills, as well as problem-solving tools, all within the context of group living and community activities. We work with our residents to develop and enhance positive personal and interpersonal skills and behaviors.
Independent living skill- Our residents learn self-sufficiency in personal care, home maintenance, study skills, money management, meal preparation and nutrition, and other related skills. We help our residents understand how to build and sustain connections in the community that will support efforts toward self-sufficiency.
Medical and dental services- We link with the case manager to ensure that all residents receive all needed medical and dental services.
Academic and vocational skills- We build strong relationships with the schools and teachers to assist and support our residents as they begin to experience academic success and plan for adulthood.
Positive Peer Mentoring- We provide a therapeutic environment that encourages the development of a positive peer group and team mentoring, using frequent house/group meetings to emphasize skill development and the benefits of building positive relationships that can come from group living.
Community interaction- Through linkages with our community, we offer our residents opportunities for expanding mind and spirit through the arts, cultural, and social opportunities, and access to familiar religious, cultural and ethnic traditions, and practices.
Community referrals- Through the Case Manager, we assist in connecting with community resources to meet our residents’ specialized needs and integrate those with the daily living experience. This includes identification of behavioral and substance abuse support services needed for successful discharge.
Family Planning – We provide resources and information to our residents about contraceptives, safe sex, and sexually transmitted disease.
Extended Foster Care – In connection with Camelot, we provide housing to those 18-21 who are in compliance with a qualifying event.
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Payton's Place
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