The Cornerstone Group Home for Boys in Naperville services adolescent boys (ages 13-17) who have emotional, substance abuse, and/or family problems. The group home provides a safe structured program focusing on developing skills to help them become well-functioning young people in the communities in which they reside.

Daily Structure

The activities at Cornerstone both educate and evaluate each boy's individual needs. The program is designed to help residents with anger management, problem solving, alcohol and drug education, relaxation, family dynamics, communication, and academic achievement. Clients are educated in goal-setting and learn to make better choices

Therapy Services

Under the supervision of the group home coordinator, each boy is given a treatment plan following an initial assessment. All treatment plans address individual needs based upon each boy's family history. Clients receive 15-20 hours of group sessions per week, as well as individual therapy 1-2 times weekly or more if needed. All staff are fully understanding of the individual needs of each boy.

Specialized Services

1. Individual therapy with Master Level therapist certified in alcohol and drug counseling.
2. Group therapy addressing life skills, problem solving, relaxation, anger management, leisure planning, academic enhancement, family counseling, goal setting and self-image.
3. Referral and aftercare planning.
4. Community involvement

Length of Stay

Since Cornerstone services both long and short-term clients, the length of stay varies from 3 days to 1 year, based upon the individual's needs. Cornerstone staff participate in all discharge planning to ensure future placement is in the best interest of the clients.

Intake Criteria

• Males 13-17 years of age
• Clients must be able to function within a program which features open access to community resources
• Parental or guardian consent
• Intake packet containing social history, updated psychological evaluation, school records, immunization records, birth certificate.
• IQ of 70 or above
• Phone interview with potential client

Referral System

Boys are referred by many agencies in DuPage county and throughout Illinois. Agencies include DuPage County Probation, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and other service organizations.

Debbie Carr
Residential Programs Director
630-717-5229