Our program is comprised of two phases.
First Phase: Looking Up
Stage 1:
The focus during this stage is for the student to recognize behaviours, to understand their coping mechanisms, and to begin to develop strategies and tools to help them overcome their issues. This stage lasts for a minimum of 4 months. In many cases, the student is matched with Spiritual parents in the community at the end of this phase to assist them in understanding Godly authority.
Stage 2:
During Stage 2, students focus on maintaining the tools they've learned during the first 4 months as they expand their involvement in Home activities, including the Outreach and Ministry Team. This stage typically lasts for 3 months as the student takes ownership of their healing.
Second Phase: Reaching Out
Stage 3:
The student starts to apply what they've learned and to use their gifts and interests as service to the Home. They may be involved with Ministry Team, and other areas of service at New Life Girls' Home. The student has increasing responsibility and freedom during this phase, but still participates fully in the school schedule and in encouraging newer students.
Stage 4:
This is the re-entry phase of the program. The focus during this final 3-month period is the student's re-introduction back into the community. Students volunteer in the community and get involved in a church of their choice. The counseling relationship generally transitions to more of a mentoring relationship during this stage, where the counselor comes alongside the student to encourage and assist the student in decision-making.
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Although the program is typically 13 months in duration, approval for moving to the next stage is given by Support Staff, and the Discipleship Coordinator. Stages cannot be hastened or skipped; they can, however, be postponed or suspended for behavioural or non-readiness reasons.