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PRP FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Minors (PRP-M)

Helping young people practice the skills they need to function more successfully across home, school, and community life.

HelpStar's PRP for Minors provides community-based rehabilitation services for eligible children and adolescents whose behavioral health condition affects age-appropriate functioning. The program emphasizes resiliency, practical skill development, positive relationships, and community integration.

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Program at a Glance
  • Population: Minors under 18 with qualifying needs.
  • Purpose: Develop age-appropriate functional skills & resiliency.
  • Core Areas: Self-care, social/peer skills, family & school routines.
  • Model: Developmentally appropriate, strengths-based, family-aware.

What is PRP-M?

Children and adolescents may understand coping skills in therapy but still struggle to apply them consistently at home, at school, or in the community. PRP-M focuses on that practical gap. Staff help the young person practice functional skills repeatedly in relevant settings and build routines that support stability.

Role of Parents and Caregivers

Caregiver participation is essential because children practice skills between PRP contacts. HelpStar partners with caregivers to reinforce rehabilitation strategies, support consistency, and generalize new skills across environments.

School Routine Coordination

With authorization, PRP staff coordinate with school-related supports to advance the rehabilitation plan (organization, morning routines, communication). PRP does not replace IEPs, 504 plans, or special education.

Minor PRP Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland PRP-M is designed for eligible individuals younger than 18 who meet clinical and functional criteria.

PRP-M is designed to complement active mental health treatment. Current referral, treatment, and payer requirements are reviewed during intake.

No. Therapy treats symptoms and emotional processes. PRP-M helps the child practice functional skills in daily life.

It can address organization, routines, communication, social skills, and other functional goals related to school participation. It does not replace academic instruction, special education, or school-based services.

Community-based rehabilitation may be appropriate when the setting is relevant to the goal and permitted by program, consent, safety, and payer requirements.

PRP is not a disciplinary program. Staff can help the young person develop skills and routines and can help caregivers reinforce consistent expectations.

Yes, when appropriate. Caregiver participation often improves carryover of rehabilitation skills.

Potentially, when both are medically necessary and coordinated. OMHC provides clinical treatment; PRP-M provides rehabilitation.

Duration depends on rehabilitation need, progress, medical necessity, participation, authorization, and transition planning.

The rehabilitation plan can increasingly emphasize semi-independent living and transition skills, coordinating with adult programs when appropriate.

Refer a Child or Adolescent for PRP

If a young person's behavioral health condition is interfering with age-appropriate functioning, contact HelpStar today.

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