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Clients are encouraged to bring items that hold some significant value to them, in order to develop more of a sense of “home”. All appliances, (i.e.: radios, clocks, lamps, boom boxes, electric razors, etc.) must be cleared by ABODE staff for safety issues. Other items are forbidden, and will be confiscated. In addition to the basic necessities, some of the personal items you may want to bring are:

While it is our intent to allow clients a reasonable degree of freedom and flexibility as to personal belongings they bring into the facility, it is equally important that we ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for Clients, families, and staff. Observations and opinions of staff will govern in questionable situations. With this in mind, a variety of items are prohibited. Such items include, but are not limited to, the following: