Father Baker's Today - Baker Victory Services

Baker Victory Services was a result of a merger on January 8, 1996, between the OLV (Our Lady of Victory) Infant Home and Baker Hall. The steps leading up to the merger dated back to 1983. The merger allows for streamlining services and offers a more efficient organization. Services are provided from infancy into adulthood with funding from the State Education Department, Office of Mental Health, Office of Child and Family Services, and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Residential Division - Office of Child and Family Services

Cottages, group homes, 24-hour residential treatment facilities for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed youth and adolescents

Special Services - This program serves adolescent males in need of a secure setting to improve their decision making and anger management skills, as well as family and peer relationships.

Institutional Program - This program provides care to adolescent males in need of services to address emotional and/or behaviors issues, delinquency problems, and family concerns while living away from their home.

Group Homes - Residential program for adolescent males capable of living in the community while addressing family issues, educational concerns, and peer relationships, all while working toward the goal of an independent living situation

Women's Services - Community-based group home living for female adolescents including maternity care for pregnant teens, individual and family therapy, and building of daily living and parenting skills

Adoption and Foster Care - Both International and Domestic Adoptions and Foster Care. Therapeutic foster care is also available for children with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.

Residential Division - Office of Mental Health:

Twenty-four hour residential care for mental ill and seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents. Other services include individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric services, medication therapy/management, case management, and discharge planning.

OMRDD Services Division - Services for the Developmentally Disabled

Community homes providing 24-hour supervision. Nursing, dietary, recreation, and other specialized services are provided as needed. Respite care is provided at several residential sites and offers the primary care giver with a break from their daily responsibilities. Service Coordination is also available for individuals needing support and guidance in several areas. Other services provided include intensive inpatient services for children and adults with severe physical and mental disabilities

Education Services Division

Early Intervention - Provides evaluation of children with suspected delays. Ongoing services may include speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, family education and speciation education.

Preschool Services - Evaluations include psychological, physical, social history, and specific assessments, if necessary. Any ad all services are provided at home, day care, or preschool. Full or half-day special education and related services are provided by the BVS Early Childhood Center or in Head Start School 54 with children without disabilities.

Primary Classes - Special education or related services provided by the BVS Early Childhood Center

Baker Hall and Edward Street Schools - On-campus special education and related services for the residents and referred students from the community with mental illness, emotional, or developmental disabilities. The Edward Street Campus School is operated in conjunction with the City of Buffalo's School System.

Outpatient Services Division:

Outpatient Counseling Clinic - Services include individual, family and group counseling for children and adolescents and individual counseling for parents. In-home support services available for at-risk youth. Other support services include psychiatric consultation for medication,evaluation, and monitoring.

Preventive Services - Services are provided to individuals, family, and group counseling. Family and parent skill building and referrals to community supports and services. Preventive services also provides therapeutic activity programs such as parent-child play and an open gym.

Day Treatment - Special Education and related services are offered for individuals with mental illness or emotional disabilities, as referred by home School District Committee of Special Education.

Affiliated Services

Baker Victory Healthcare Center - Dental and medical clinic specializing in the care of those with physical, mental, and/or behavioral difficulties. Also open to the general community.

Baker Victory Training Institute - provides training seminars to schools, parents, and businesses

FamilyPointe Evaluation Center - Early identification of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with suspected delays.