How long do girls stay at Germaine Lawrence and how is the length of stay determined?
The average length of stay at Germaine Lawrence is 7 to 12 months, except for our short-term programs, in which girls usually stay for three months or less. How long a student stays depends on how long it takes her to reach her goals. After a student has been at Germaine Lawrence for forty five days there is a Treatment Planning meeting which includes the Germaine Lawrence treatment team, the student, her parents/family and funding representatives. A treatment plan with clear goals is developed at this meeting. Treatment meetings then take place every three months to review progress towards reaching these goals. Once a student has met their goals discharge planning begins.
