Can I take my child to the doctor?  Yes, however, please try to make those appointments when she is going on a home pass and all appointments must be cleared through the nurse unless they are preset appointments prior to intake.  Your child can not tell you she needs a doctor’s appointment.  If your child needs a doctor’s appointment, a staff or the nurse will contact you. If you have any questions, please contact us prior to making the doctor’s appointment.

 

Can I bring outside food?  No, not even for their birthday.  If your child has shown appropriate behaviors, she MAY be allowed a special outing for her birthday.  These outings are only approved by the Program Manager.

 

Does my child need money?  No, but there are field trips, on average, one a month in school.  The cost of these trips is anywhere from $5 to $25 dollars.  There is a permission slip that is to be signed and the money is to be paid at that time.  We only accept cash, NO CHECKS.

 

What if I need assistance?  The Attention Home does not have a secretary and we are a 24-hour facility, there are staff in the building or on campus at all times.  The staff, at all times are actively supervising the youth and can not always answer the phone, it is important that when you call you dial ext. 120 for the staff office and leave a message.  If a message is not left, the staff will not know who called or to call anyone back.  The Program Manager, Counselor and Teacher, typically work business hours and are not in the office on the weekend or holidays, therefore, if you leave a message on their extensions, those messages will not be received by the staff.  If you need immediate assistance, please make sure you are dialing ext. 120 and leaving a message. 

 

What if I can not pick my child up for pass?  This happens on rare occasions, life happens, someone is sick, cars break down, extra hours need to be worked, etc.  Please call ASAP so your child knows you are not coming.