Transition Planning

Transition Planning at Hearthstone Support Residential Treatment Center

Smooth, Supported Next Steps for Lasting Success

At Hearthstone Support, we prepare children (ages 6-17) and families for life after treatment through personalized transition planning. Our step-by-step approach ensures each child maintains progress while moving home, to foster care, or to another placement—with continued support every step of the way.

Our Transition Planning Process

1. Personalized Transition Roadmaps

✔ Early assessment of discharge needs (starting at admission)
✔ Customized timelines based on treatment progress
✔ Clear benchmarks for readiness

2. Family & Caregiver Preparation

✔ Home visit coaching (when applicable)
✔ Parent training workshops
✔ Crisis prevention planning

“The family sessions taught us exactly how to support our daughter’s return home.” – The Carter Family

3. School & Community Reintegration

✔ Education coordination with home schools
✔ IEP/504 Plan advocacy
✔ Local resource connections (therapists, mentors)

4. Aftercare Support

✔ 30-60-90 day check-ins
✔ Outpatient therapy referrals
✔ Alumni support groups

Why Transition Planning Works

✅ Reduces readmissions by 40% (internal data)
✅ Eases anxiety about change
✅ Builds caregiver confidence

Children with structured transitions are 3x more likely to maintain treatment gains.

Our Transition Team

Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Family Reunification Specialists
Education Coordinators

All staff complete yearly training in:

Attachment-based transitions
Cross-system collaboration
Trauma-informed case management