Eligibility Criteria
Our program serves both males and females from age 6 and up. Clients must be able to attend day school or enrolled in a GED or vocational training program. In addition, clients need to meet one or more of the following criteria:
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At risk of being removed from home Homeless due to behavioral, mental or emotional disorders
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Experienced physical or emotional abuse and neglect
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Returning to the community from residential programs, group home, psychiatric hospitalizations, or correctional facilities
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Learning or Emotional disabilities
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Psychological and anxiety disorders
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Display behaviors such as physical aggression, noncompliance with authorities, school difficulties, social skill difficulties and other significant behavior problems
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Students who require year-round treatment in order to sustain behavioral or emotional gains
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Or have behavioral/emotional problems so severe they cannot be handled in self-contained or special classrooms (ED) without this program during the school day
The following information is also needed to consider a client for placement:
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A psychological evaluation completed within the last twelve (12) months
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A current psychiatric evaluation, if available
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Current school records including report cards and transcripts of earned credits for high school students
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Copies of eligibility findings and a current IEP for students in need of special education services
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A current medical history, including a physical examination within 30 days of admission
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Active Social Worker with the Department of Social Services or a parole/probation officer through JJD or Court Services
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Referral Statement