Five Acres

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I stayed in this group home in 2018 this was actually my first placement the staff is very disrespectful the staff that were nice quit because they were being mistreated the staff we're very rough when restraining they put you in a room for hours I did stay in the shelter part which the staff were more nice in the shelter part than the actual group home part but I overall wouldn't recommend this group home for anyone they shut down Rosemary's group home but I feel like they should have shut down five Acres instead

I was a pretty quiet until I got there. Kids fight each other all the time and the staff don't care. I was once beaten by some girls because they stole my perfume and the girls never got in trouble. Overall a horrible place to stay. I honestly tried to kill myself because of how bad it got there. (Shoutout to Shannon and robert they were the only nice staff.)

When I place with five acres I started off back because I didn't want to be there. Then I got use to the place and I started to love the staff there. Two people there treated like family. It was really nice and big and love there.

I had came from a hard and difficult environment by the time I had come to 5 acres The staff had to take time to show me what it was to trust people again and they took that time. I give thanks to my psychology at the time Paul Carlos. At some point in time I would like to come back and give back for what they've done for me . I would like to think all the staff at Sequoia house. Ken Goodman Sr .year was 1979. Also I like to get things to Carol, miss JJ And the staff at Santa Rosa group home

This place is not good for Kids they lock the kids in a room. called the quiet room Oscar CIS Staff refuses to feed children when they are hungry And makes fun of all the kids i am a kid that grew up in the foster care since i was 11 been in and out of five acers from my experience thay dont take care of the kids thay restrain kids till thay are in pain specifically CIS Oscar and jalisa the food is county jail food PLEASE HELP US FOSTER KIDS SHUT THIS KIDS JAIL DOWN!!!!!

I grew up in a group home. I bet the odds with Five Acres I would have had nothing. I was able to have a safe warm home and food. We took vacations. We were honestly spoiled. It was hard to be away from family but they tried to create a family in our group home. I remember the room. It was not traumatizing for me. I learned my lesson. I'm grateful for Five Acres.

I agree with Allison cantaloupo I was also a foster child over at fiver acres and it was horrible I was there around 2016-2017 worst places ever

From 1961 to 1963, I resided at Five Acres.Even though I would have preferred to be home with my mother and other siblings; but I have to admit that I truly enjoyed myself while there; they always made sure that we had everything we needed, and would take us on excursions to places we probably never would have been able to go. I live in Nevada, now, and would love to go there to visit and see how much it has changed since I was there....I was blessed to have experienced such a wonderful place....Thank You Five Acres!

I lived at this facility for many years. Probably from mid 40's until maybe 1950 0r 1952..give or take a few years..we went to the local school which was I believe Jackson elementary. We walked to and from school. There was a lot of good things as well as disappointing. Basically I didn't like them and they didn't like me. We attended the local church on Sunday which was always looked forward to. In those days we had a lot of freedom to come and go. I remember going into the neighborhood knocked on doors to see if I could earn some money. I don't ever remember being physically punished but some of the house-mothers were mean. At that time the home was just holding kids with no treatment.

This review is solely for the mentoring program that they offer for volunteers. I scheduled an intro meeting with the volunteer coordinator, Sue Lee early Friday morning. My first impression of 5 acres was wow this place is huge and so new looking. Sue informed me that they have a very awesome team that keeps the place up and looking fabulous. While she was giving me a tour, I noticed a nice swimming pool and basketball courts and pretty much everything a child could want in the living environment. It does seem like a good environment for kids in need. But of course the volunteers make a huge impact on these kids life as well. So if you can spare a couple of days a month and you have a passion for kids and their well being, I encourage you to come and at least talk to them about the programs they have to see if it's a good fit for you. After my meet with Sue, I know for sure this is definitely a program I would love to help out with so I'm going to fill out all their forms and I will update my review once I start the program!

Like the others, I have waited a long time before writing this review because I am still reeling from the neglect and abuse my child received. Sadly, this review is the only thing I have left to fight with. My daughter was put into Five Acres Residential Treatment Center for a suicide attempt. I expected that she would get therapeutic treatment so that she could heal from the trauma she has suffered over her short life, instead, most of her belongings were stolen or destroyed. She had headphones, an MP3 player, Squishamals, slime...nothing of value, and yet ALL of it was either stolen or ruined. On the day she was discharged they had replaced only ONE item. When her nice clothes went missing and I was washing someone's dirty hand-me-downs, I was told she traded her clothes, but I seriously doubted she'd trade a precious family keepsake (meant to give her comfort) for a stained polka dot dress two sizes too big and other items that were dirty and worthless. Clients pee'd in her room and her complaints were dismissed, she wrote formal complaints that got "lost" she was blamed for her actions, but none of the actions of others were ever taken into account. The staff ate her food (special treats given just to her) they lied to her, belittled her, and made her feel worthless. Worst of all their neglect allowed her to be molested by male clients when they weren't watching. We had a formal meeting to address our concerns, there was a police investigation and still, she was blamed, gaslighted, and shamed. She had a good therapist and a few good caregivers all who quit the week she came home. My daughter needed therapeutic care and now has to compound the trauma that she suffered at Five Acres with all the other trauma she has experienced. She is in a worse place than she was when she went in only now she knows a lot more about gangs, sex acts, and ways to commit crimes than she did when she was placed. If you don't want to believe me, you can always see the citations, complaints, and allegations they get monthly. Caregivers ripped out her hair while trying to style it because she has trauma around her hair and they disparaged her adoptive family while doing it. ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefaci... I placed my daughter voluntarily in a facility where I was told she would be getting therapeutic care for a suicide attempt, instead, she was neglected, abused, and came home with more behaviors, more issues, and more trauma than she had when she went in. This place needs to be seriously overhauled and monitored. Some of the staff and administrators are good, but most are overworked, underpaid, and undertrained employees who have a high turnover rate. They treat the children like crap because most have severe behavior needs and are in DCFS custody without parents like me to advocate for them. What better victim than a voiceless one....

This is an incredible, fantastic service You will be so pleased that you took advantage of this opportunity The service is second to none and the best anywhere

My daughter HG is currently staying at the residential treatment center part of five acres and I cannot tell you how disappointed I am in the care (or lack thereof) she is receiving. She has been there for a little more than 30 days and I have had to constantly ask the staff to give her healthy food options, not just candy and soda; she has been taken on numerous outings that were not authorized (they didn't even ask my permission) when she's at risk for eloping (aka running away); I had to ask again and again for them to give her coping skills (she finally now has ONE that may or may not work), and the staff do not communicate with each other, nor do they actually supervise the kids. Not to mention I was told over the phone that she broke her ankle when another child kicked her there and was being rushed to ER because a bone was protruding from her ankle, only to get there and see that she was perfectly fine- she walked over to me and hugged me. I was absolutely fuming after paying $200 for an unnecessary ER visit- as a single mother I do not have money to waste. What kind of nurse (at five acres) is unable to tell if a bone is actually protruding from an ankle?! Years ago my kids received therapy at five acres and did quite well, I was very happy with their then-psychiatrist, Dr. K. Evidently he gave five acres their good name because now that he's gone, it's completely out of control. They need to change their policies and procedures soon or I will seek treatment for her elsewhere, and I strongly recommend that you do not send your child here.

Five Acres is a non-public school that caters to children with several diagnoses for example ED, ADHD, MR and Autism. My son has been at this school for 5 years. The staff at this school has been a saving grace for my son. The staff cares about each and every child. Their program is about helping children learn the tools to make the right decisions in life both academically and socially. Unfortunately the school only goes up to 10th grade and this is my son's last year there. The people at Five Acres have taught my son how to socialize appropriately, how to problem solve and they always encourage him academically. This school, by far, has one of the best teams any child could ever have to help them develop into responsible and able young adults.