The residential component of JLG-RICA's program provides a structured and consistent therapeutic milieu where positive behavioral changes are encouraged and fostered. This therapeutic environment is characterized as safe, nurturing, supportive, and goal oriented. Individual and group activities, structure, special programs, and the physical environment are tailored to fit the youths' ever changing developmental and emotional needs. The residential program provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week therapeutic environment for middle and high school students who are unable to function in the community or at school without intensive supervision and intervention. 

The RICA Association helps promote a safe and supportive environment as well as independent living and social growth by providing essential funding for a comfortable and safe living environment.   The RICA Association fulfills requests for holiday dinners and other festivities for Thanksgiving and Christmas, enrichment activities for spring break, the Residential Awards Banquet, as well as essentials such as bedding, toiletries, clothes, and shoes.