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We want to help every child. For placement into Boysville, a telephone screening conducted by our shelter staff begins the intake process. After the initial referral information is received, we make an appointment for the child and the family and/or guardian to meet with our Shelter Director. If it is determined that Boysville can help the child, then a date will be set for placement into our Emergency Shelter. Emergency placements can be done immediately if the Shelter Director gives approval.
During a 30-day placement, an assessment will be conducted to include: daily written observations by the shelter caregivers, mental health assessment by the Director of Therapeutic Services, academic assessments by the Thompson Learning Center staff, and a weekly review of individual progress by the Assessment Team. This assessment determines if Boysville can help the child or if the child requires more extensive care.
In preparation for placement into the Residential Program and the Foster Care Program, a social history is written; testing is administered as needed; school referrals are completed; medical and dental screenings are done; and a Child Behavior Checklist assessment is completed.
Once the 30-day period is completed and it is determined that the child will remain at Boysville, he/she will be placed in an age-appropriate and gender appropriate cottage.
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