Some clients require residential facilities that have on-grounds schools. There must also be a clear commitment from the family to participate in family therapy if the plan is for everyone to work toward reunification. Brooke Place accepts girls who say thay want to work toward transitional living, but even in these cases, it is important to have some level of cooperative family involvement. If it is decided that placement at the group home is appropriate, contacts are made with the interested parties-the caseworker, probation, other agency, family, etc. A date is set for intake.
Client is able to identify some of the concerns that have led to the referral being made.
Client has a family who will be involved in the treatment process. Client is able to express herself verbally. Client's full scale IQ on the WAIS or WISC-R is 85 or higher. Client's safety and safety of other residents can be maintained. Brooke Place does not maintain a waiting list for residency.