We expect and require parental participation. We believe that parental involvement is absolutely essential to every youth's future success.
It starts by being involved. At first that is phone calls, letters, and visits if possible. Daybreak Canyon can help coordinate visits and accommodations. Early on parents will be asked to participate in family counseling. Many times this is when parents first feel that urge to run and hide. We have heard many parents say, "But it is my son that needs help!" Because your son is placed with us, our program includes the whole family as our client. Active and full participation in counseling is crucial, our therapist is great and will really help walk you through the process.
Finally the process of re-integrating your son into your home and family life. This is a process! We are not going to leave you high and dry and tell you to come pick up your son because he is done. We require at least three home visits after a couple of local or community passes before we send youth home. Prior to each pass or visit we will work with you and your son to set goals and objectives for each experience. After each pass or visit we will process with you, your son, and then as needed all of you together to review how things went and the status of the goals and objectives. We can help iron out any problems or issues that arise. We hope that you can gain new skills yourself by actively participating in our program and we help guide you as you implement new skills yourselves.
We are committed to your family and hope that you can be committed to Daybreak Canyon!