Section 8-5 - Admissions Criteria (a) In order to qualify for placement, a child shall be able to attend public school for at least part of the day and shall meet one (1) of the following conditions: - (i) Child has difficulty attaching to adults;
- (ii) Child requires a higher level of supervision than is afforded by a Non-Therapeutic Group Home; or
- (iii) Child has identified mental health and/or substance use needs that must be addressed.
(b) Age Range. The age range at the time of admission for children in Therapeutic Group Homes is ten (10) through seventeen (17);
(c) Voluntary Placements. - (i) Parents or legal guardians shall arrange placement with the facility's executive director or designee;
- (ii) Voluntary placements by parents or legal guardians shall not require a court order; and
- (iii) Parental or legal guardian placement shall include:
- (A) Written consent for placement; and
- (B) Written consent for emergency psychological, substance use, medical and dental care signed by the parent or legal guardian at the time of admission.