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The availability of openings, specific
needs of the child, and the match between the child
and the foster parents will determine acceptance into
Cunningham's foster care program.
The following list of acceptable client risk behaviors
should be used to determine if Cunningham Children's
Home is an appropriate facilitator for Specialized Foster
Care for a child or youth ready to step down from residential
treatment. Cunningham intake staff members will complete
an assessment prior to the child or youth being admitted,
which will include a thorough review of written materials
and interviews with referring agencies, the potential
client and his/her parent(s) and the child's clinical
history.
DCFS Review Protocol
- Children and youth referred to Cunningham for Foster
Care must actively exhibit behaviors that are identified
and assessed using the criteria in the Department
of Children and Family Services (DCFS) review protocol.
Exhibited Behaviors
A child referred to Cunningham Children's Home
Specialized Foster Care program many have completed
treatment in a residential treatment center but may
still exhibit some of the behaviors listed below, among
others:
- Assaultive, aggressive behavior.
- Chronic adjustment problems at school.
- Delinquency.
- Problematic sexual behavior.
- Oppositional behavior.
- Verbally aggressive behavior.
For more information about foster care admissions,
contact the Intake/Admissions Coordinator at 217/367-3728.
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