A process used in effort to change a behavior. Typically used in children to re-direct an unacceptable behavior to a more suitable one.
Behavioral Disorders
Disorders influenced by biology, environment or a combination causing symptoms such as aggression, withdrawal from social interaction, self- injuring behavior, immaturity, mood swings, and/or hyperactivity. For more information, click here.
Best Practice
A term meaning delivery of service has been deemed, through research or experience, as the most desirable means of achieving outcomes.
Bilingual
The ability to speak fluently in two languages.
Block Grant
A grant of federal money to state and local governments to support social welfare programs.
Business Interface, Inc.
A program that works with businesses and corporations to hire families from “non-traditional” work pool. Formerly Welfare to Work. For more information, click here.