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Child & Family Healing Center
The Child & Family Healing Center (CFHC) at Shineforth is a residential treatment program for youth ages 11-17 who are navigating complex trauma and working to overcome emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. CFHC provides 24-hour intensive residential treatment in a staff-secure, unlocked environment on Shineforth’s historic 33-acre campus in Richmond, Va. Our multidisciplinary team integrates Collaborative Problem Solving™ with family engagement, psychiatry, nursing, verbal and non-verbal therapies, social work, and counseling.
Illuminating Paths to Healing for Children and Teens Who Need Intensive Support.
Empowering youth by addressing trauma, providing clinical care, and building social competencies.
We collaborate with communities
in a Systems of Care approach to ensure successful transition into residential treatment, through intervention, and back into the community.
We assess strengths and executive functioning
to develop treatment goals for youth and families.
Youth attend Charterhouse School
which is accredited by Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF) and licensed by Virginia Department of Education. Visit the Charterhouse School page to learn more.
Who We Serve
We serve males, females, and gender-diverse youth ages 11-17 at time of admission, who are in the custody of their parent/guardian, the Department of Social Services, or the Department of Juvenile Justice, and have a minimum IQ of 65 (evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
Our Areas of Expertise
- Trauma histories
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Emotional, social, and behavioral challenges
- Autism and other neurological differences
- Problem sexual behaviorsTrauma histories
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What to Expect
A child’s typical stay is 8-12 months, depending on treatment progress and decision of the treatment team. While the child’s treatment is our core focus, family engagement is key to well-rounded success. Parent/guardians are encouraged to participate in weekly family therapy and are offered family engagement opportunities, such as a dinner and support group the 4th Sunday of each month.
Admissions Process:
Call 855.275.8637 or click here to make a referral.
If calling, please have the available information for each child ready to share via phone.
Our intake staff will contact you
to talk through any questions or concerns.
An interview is scheduled
with the referred child. A tour of the Shineforth campus can be arranged.
The child’s information is reviewed with the admission team.
A decision is given to the referral source, and placement date is selected.
Our staff, referral partner, and family work together to identify treatment goals
and participate in treatment and transitioning back home or to the next level of care.
To help us determine if our program best meets the needs of the youth, it is ideal for us to receive the following information upon referral:
- Referral form
- Psychological
- Current provider reports
- Court documents (if applicable)
Our Qualifications
Staying informed and trained is vital to our staff helping you be successful with a child, teen, and family. We provide ongoing opportunities for development, including:
- Weekly clinical staffing meetings for staff to receive training, resource recommendation, and professional development
- Weekly supervision with Supervisors
- Collaborative Problem Solving™ trainings and refreshers to effectively implement the evidence based approach for relationship and skill building
Need More Info?
For more information, or to schedule a tour, please reach out using the options below:
Make a Referral
For parents and professionals already familiar with our admission criteria.