Admissions

The goal of the admission process is to ensure our treatment environment truly meets the child's needs. Basic entrance criteria and clear selection guidelines help determine if the child will adapt to CHJC's treatment approaches and philosophy. For more information, click on the admissions link.

A Personal Interview with the Child

A team consisting of; the Intake Coordinator, Director of Education, Clinical Director and a caseworker meet with the child to discuss his/her appropriateness for the program. At that time, the child has an opportunity to tour the facility, meet staff, and ask questions before being asked to make a commitment. An important aspect of our pre-admissions procedure at the Children’s Home is getting a verbal commitment from the child. This commitment need not be enthusiastic, but the involvement of the child in the decision sets the stage for building an alliance for future treatment.

Separation Process and Admission Process

The acceptance into the program involves the child and, when possible, the family. The primary focus is the separation interview and entering the child into the program. By taking time to meet with the child and family to explore facts about placement, feelings about separation, and loyalty issues, we hope to lessen the trauma of this event.

Orientation

The childcare worker, who participates in the admission process, will be the primary initial caretaker of the child. This includes focusing on basic care tasks such as; helping the child unpack, explaining where things are, and teaching entry-level expectations. Throughout the process, the childcare worker is sensitive and supportive to the child’s anxieties.

Created: 7 March 2005