The admission packet
It includes: personal and family history; child’s medical records; anesthesia and medication permit; custody and funding agreements; I.E.P.; reports from school and social agencies, including social histories, evaluations, Child/Youth Information Sheet, and Case Plan.
Emergency admission
In this case, as much information as possible is gathered in an "emergency intake report." The "admission packet" is completed within 30 days of admission.
Interview
The admission staff makes a preliminary review of the admission materials, and determines if the boy is appropriate for the program and Pine Haven is appropriate for the boy. During the interview, the boy, the family, guardian and the referring social worker are given a tour of the facility. Then a conference takes place with the parents, guardians, the referring agency and Pine Haven’s admission staff. At the conference, the team makes a tentative assessment of the boy's needs/strengths, and determines what expectations for change there are on the part of the family and/or the referring agency. Prior to the decision for admission the child involved is given the opportunity to express his thoughts and feelings.
I.E.P.
Prior to admission the sending school district shall send a copy of the child’s IEP that meets all the requirements of ED 1100. If the student admitted is not identified as Educationally Handicapped and does not have an I.E.P., Pine Haven's Team will within 30 days of placement, determine if a special education referral to the school district is necessary. The School District is contacted to determine any educational accommodations which may be appropriate, such as a 504 Plan.
Resident Orientation
Pine Haven prepares staff and children for a new child's arrival, and selects the bedroom and lockers for his personal belongings.
