Referrals for admission are sent to the Admissions Coordinator. The Coordinator will screen the referral packet and respond in writing or by phone to the referring agency to acknowledge that the referral was received and is being processed. If the child is considered inappropriate for admission, based on the referral packet information, the referral source will be notified of the reason for rejection. If the child is considered appropriate for admission, based on the preliminary screening, the admissions process will follow.

Emergency Referrals: When a local DSS calls with an emergency referral, our purpose is to find the most appropriate placement resource if at all possible. The Admissions Coordinator will take the description of the child and discuss whether this client meets our admissions criteria and if we have any available treatment family resources. If there is an available treatment family, the AC will consult with a supervisor regarding worker availability. The AC will contact the family to see if they are interested in the child. If the family is interested, the identified worker (or designee) will coordinate the placement.

No one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age or handicap. The information obtained shall be considered confidential in accordance with the principles of social work practice.

You may call our office at (410)685-2363 for an information packet or download it by clicking here.