Calo Programs operates four distinct options on a 200-acre campus in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. As the nation's first residential treatment and transitional living program designed specifically for adopted youth and young adults in transition. There are four different age groups at Calo preteens (ages 9-13), teens (ages 14-17), and young adults (ages 17-20).

Calo uses a relational-based treatment approach that creates change from the inside out—heart first, behavior second. The programs are uniquely equipped to help students and families impacted by developmental trauma and attachment issues, helping youth develop a healthy sense of self.

Calo Programs residential programs offer specialized interventions including adventure therapy, canine therapy with over 40 Golden Retrievers, and neurofeedback therapy. Academic support is prioritized throughout, helping students balance the demands of life, play, and school. The family system is also involved through personalized workshops.

Conditions we treat include: Reactive attachment disorder • Learning disorders • Developmental trauma • Adoption trauma • Developmental trauma • Attachment issues • Complex trauma • Emotional dysregulation • ADHD • Anxiety • Attachment issues • Depression • Oppositional defiant disorder • PTSD •

Call us at 573-745-5253 to discuss funding options with our dedicated financial coordinator. We accept school district funding/IEP, Medicaid, in-network and out-of-network insurance, and private pay.

General Information

Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults (18 - 30)
Calo Programs- Calo Teens, Calo Preteens, and Calo Transition Homes
Rachel Vandervoort, Director of Admissions

Admissions

National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Associate Member)
No
Staff Secured
14
0
0
Suburban
Female
Male
Transgender
140
6
No
0
Yes
No
No

Billing & Payments

11070
15
0
12
15
15

Insurance

Yes
Call for more information
Full time staff member
No

Levels of Care

Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment - Adoption
Residential Treatment - Short Term
Transitional Living
Transitional Living - Social Skills/Life Skills/LD/ASD

Accreditation

Families for Russian and Ukraine Adoption
National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Professional Member)
Major Injury | Death
Pregnancy
Restraint
Other
Cognia Accreditation

Ownership

Private Company - Owners On-Site
Calo Programs
Embark Behavioral Healthcare
Leased By Program
Perpetuity

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Yes
69
No
Yes
Behavior Specialist
Naturopathic Physician
Neurofeedback Specialist
Other
> 50%
N/A, we do not adjust meds
> 50%

Clinical Operations

< 50%
> 8
3
1
No
No

Treatment Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Canine Therapy
Child Trauma Academy
Neuro Feedback
Occupational Therapy
Psycho educational
Recreation Therapy
Other
Art
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Other
No
No
Yes
Other
Art
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Yoga
No

Family Involvement

HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
1

Therapy - Group

Yes
3
5
1
Yes

Therapy - Individual

Yes
1
0
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
8
Not Applicable
Yes

Staff

All
0
Yes
Yes
High School Diploma
0
Awake

Programming

Doubles
Triples
Quads
Other
ADHD/ADD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other

Academics

Calo Academics
Year Round School (either quarters, trimester, semesters)
K-12
Possible Community College/College
Yes
College | University
0
Traditional teacher-led class
Yes
Yes
Call for more information
Tests
Classes
Yes

Transitions

Yes
Formal Transition To Another Therapist
Individual Therapist Goes Home With Student To Facilitate
Family Or Student Coaching Support For Certain Amount
Yes
> 50%

Assessments

> 50%
No

Technology

Other
Other

Research

> 50%
Yes
Yes
No

Workshops

Call for more information