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FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE, INC.
Bill and Cindy McFeature
Bristol, Virginia
276-466-2757
foundforhope@charter.net
www.foundationsforhope.com
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that we know little more about them at this time than what appears
here. Inclusion in Places for Struggling Teens, of course, does
not imply any endorsement by Woodbury Reports, Inc. -Lon]
This program provides a seven-acre ranch setting in Southwest
Virginia to provide treatment
for five 12-17 year old boys with “mild to moderate emotional and
behavioral issues" and “average
to above average cognitive
abilities" who need intervention "to
prevent the potential for at
risk behavior.”
Bill McFeature L.P.C. has more than ten years experience in psychological
testing and assessment and is about to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology. Cindy McFeature M.A. has her Masters Degree in Christian
Counseling and continues to work on her Doctorate. Their treatment
philosophy is to start with a solid assessment of the child, then
develop a holistic treatment plan that addresses the child’s spiritual,
mental, physical and emotional needs. The goal for healing is to
develop a trusting relationship between themselves and the children.
Their Emotional Growth program includes an array of services to
provide “holistic” healing for the child and family. An important
element of their Emotional Growth program is Animal Assisted Therapy
(AAT), which includes the use of dogs, horses, cats, goats and
lambs. They feel AAT is very effective in helping children become
goal directed. According to the McFeatures, other ways AAT can
also be of benefit include helping young people to: enhance their
fine motor skills, develop their ability to trust; learn to direct
their attention outward, improve their willingness to participate
in activities, and examine their Spirituality. The McFeatures point
out several famous people have described animals as “part of their
sustaining life energy and/or part of their communion and relationship
with God.” One goal they have on the horizon is to build an indoor
riding arena so the children can ride year round.
In addition to the above, they provide Outpatient Services for
individuals and families and offer Emergency Diagnostic Services
to assess children in a home-like setting for a 30 to 45 day period
of time. The length of the residential program is from six to twelve
months, with academics supplied through an accredited home school
curriculum. |
