

ICARE (Innovative Care for Autism and Related Disorders) is a model developed by Genesee Lake School to serve students with significant cognitive challenges. The goal of the ICARE program is to provide each child in our care with a continuum of services that are developmentally appropriate, relationship-based, and respectful of each child’s individual differences and uniqueness. Our model fosters individual growth in social relationships and communication and is designed to benefit each student’s overall social, emotional, and behavioral skill development.
The Clinical Services Department includes Case Coordinators, Therapists, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists. Clinical services include: individual, group, and family therapy and counseling, as well as individualized treatment plans, and individualized behavioral plans.
Genesee Lake School understands that the families of students we support can and should play a vital role in successful treatment. Emphasis on positive family engagement is promoted throughout our programs with a strong focus on the student’s return home and permanency planning once there.
Philosophically, Genesee Lake School believes the following:
- It is best for students to be raised in their own family, whenever possible.
- We are most effective when we work in partnership with families.
- Most families generally want to succeed, and with education, support, and access to resources, successful re-unification is possible.
- Engagement of the family while their child is receiving our services can have a positive impact on progress and successful re-unification.
In an instance where formal family reunification is not the identified permanency plan, Genesee Lake School will work to identify alternative natural supports for the student and help the student to process appropriately.