Building, Enriching, Rewarding, Helping, Enlightening.
The Lives of Our Residents
OUR MISSION
Berhe Group Home, Inc. dab “The Berhe Group” is committed to giving quality residential care to at risk young boys and Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs), LGBTQ, CSEC/CSEY, and Native America residents in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We are unconditionally dedicated to changing the lives of our children by:
Building - Self Esteem
Enriching - the total self, by giving and demanding excellence
Rewarding - positive behavior and worthwhile accomplishments
Helping - to expand our residents personal horizons by providing education and social activities
Enlightening - the minds of our children by providing positive role models and competent professionals
The Berhe Group also guarantees that each resident will:
Be provided with a safe and caring environment
Be taught the essential values of integrity and honesty
Be treated with fairness, dignity and respect
Be encouraged to aim for the highest and best in life
Be allowed to grow and develop emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually
VISION
The Berhe Group is committed to:
(1) Operating as a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs). (2) Obtaining Medi-Cal certification to ensure access to essential services for our residents. (3) Delivering high-quality services to the children, families, and NMDs we serve. (4) Offering each child a comprehensive therapeutic program in a community-based home environment with 24-hour supervision, care, custody, professional individual and group counseling, and independent life skills training. (5) Preparing children to transition into a less restrictive environment, return to their families, or gain legal emancipation. (6) Supporting NMDs in completing their secondary education, obtaining an equivalent credential, or enrolling in programs designed to promote and remove barriers to employment. (7) Striving to be recognized as a leader in the field of behavior modification and training, equipping NMDs with the skills they need for independence and emancipation. (8) Assisting children and non-minors in their efforts to thrive, lead healthy and productive lives, and contribute positively to their communities. Through these commitments, The Berhe Group aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of the young people in our care.
Strategic Vision 2023-2026
At The Berhe Group, our mission is to create positive change in the lives of our diverse population of residents, including minors, non-minor dependents (NMDs), LGBTQ individuals, CSEC/CSEY survivors, and Native American residents. We achieve this through a range of trauma-informed programs and initiatives led and executed by our compassionate caregivers. We are committed to treating all residents with dignity and respect by providing culturally competent services in a safe, healthy, welcoming, and responsive environment. Our inclusive approach ensures that everyone receives the care and support they need to heal, grow, and thrive, regardless of their background or experiences.
Priority I. Continue our innovative evidence-based “Resident Improvement Program” to track the outcome of Residents in our program.
Priority II. Demonstrate positive outcomes and impact.
Priority III. Ensure continued programmatic, organizational, and financial sustainability.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of The Berhe Group is to provide each child and Non-Minor Dependent with a comprehensive, personalized program in a community-based, home-like setting that offers 24-hour supervision, care, custody, and training. Embracing non-restrictive and non-aversive philosophies, we encourage every resident to reach their full potential. Our ultimate goal is to prepare children and Non-Minor Dependents to transition into a less restrictive environment or return to their families, foster families, or gain legal emancipation from the program. We employ both traditional and innovative approaches to create tailored programs that cater to the unique needs of each individual.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
The Berhe Group's approach to accomplishing our mission involves consulting experts from various fields, including medicine, psychology, education, social work, mental health, and child care. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide the best care for our residents. The Berhe Group operates five community-based residential facilities, each with a capacity of six beds, licensed by the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Our program is designed to emulate a traditional family home setting, built on the belief that the family is a fundamental institution in society and a primary source of learning. We adhere to traditional family values and systems, recognizing the essential role of families in teaching both children and Non-Minor Dependents the values that shape our society. We employ creative and innovative methods to instill fundamental and traditional values, including: (a) Social responsibility: Encouraging a sense of duty towards the community. (b) Self-reliance and responsibility: Fostering independence and personal accountability. (c) Appropriate social interactions and behaviors: Teaching socially approved ways of engaging with others. (d) Respect for others and their property: Cultivating an understanding of boundaries and empathy. (e) Becoming a productive community member: Empowering individuals to contribute positively to society. (f) Understanding social rules, morals, and laws: Educating residents about the expectations and regulations of their community and society at large. (g) Recognizing social and moral consequences: Building awareness of the impact of one's actions on oneself and others. (h) Care and concern for self and others: Nurturing a sense of compassion and helpfulness towards others.
By embracing these values, The Berhe Group strives to create a supportive environment that prepares our residents to lead fulfilling lives as they transition to less restrictive environments or return to their families.
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
— NELSON MANDELA