Admissions
General Eligibility
- Males between the ages of 11-18
- Classified by a Child Study Team as a student with behavioral disabilities
- Full scale IQ above 70
- Minimum third grade reading level
- No uncontrolled aggressive/assaultive behavior
- No uncontrolled sexually deviant acting out
- No actively psychotic, disorganized behavior that requires a locked psychiatric facility
- No physical or medical problems that require full time hospitalization and/or 24 hour nursing service. Final determination regarding acceptability of a resident with a chronic illness or physical disabilities rests with the administrative team after consultation with our pediatrician
- No uncontrolled fire setters (Level 3)
- Private and Public Referrals considered.
Addiction Specific Programs
- Substance free for 30 days
- Successful completion of 28-day drug and alcohol rehabilitation program
Necessary Evaluation Documents
- Referral Summary
- DYFS Service History
- CART Individual Service Plan
- Social Assessment
- Psychological Evaluation with IQ Scores
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Learning Evaluation
- Current Reading Level
- Educational Classification Memo
- Individualized Education Plan
- Drug/Alcohol Evaluation (MICA only)
- Fire Setter Evaluation (if applicable)
- Psychosexual Evaluation (S.O. only)
- Immunization Records