Admissions
To be considered for admission to CCHNC, a child must:
- Be referred by the Department of Social Services
- Be between the ages of 8-21
- Have an IQ of 70 or above
- Eligible to enroll in school/educational program
Central Children’s Home will not consider for admission applicants who fall into the categories of:
- Severely emotionally and/or mentally disturbed
- Severely physically handicapped
- Unable to physically perform the basic functions of daily living
- Dangerous to themselves or others
- Chronic runaway behavior
- Long-Term Suspension from NC Public Schools System
- Have a mental health diagnosis requiring a Level III, Level IV or PRTF placement
- Chronic history of substance abuse
- History of suicide attempts or ideations
- Sexual predators or registered as sex offenders
- History of violence or physical aggressiveness
- History of starting fires
Application Procedure
An application is official when the form is completed and signed by a legal custodian. Once the application is received, a decision will be made within 2 business days, and a pre-admission visit can be made, if appropriate. Consent and release forms are also necessary, and a Service Plan will be completed upon admission.
In addition to a completed Application for Service, the follow documentation is required for every application:
- Placement/Financial Agreement
- Signed Acknowledgment of Discharge Policy/Procedures
- Medicaid/Insurance Card
- Physical Examination
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Record
- Consent/Release Forms (Informed Consent, Consent for Treatment, Release of Information, Consent for Field Trips, and Authorization to)
- Consent for Health Care
- Case Plan & Visitation Plan
- Social History
- Out of Home Family Services Agreement
- Completed Residential Counselor Sheet
- School Records (Last School Attended and Transcript)
- Court Orders and/or Custody Papers
- Medical Records
- Dental Records
- Signed VPA/CARS (if applicable)
- Adjudications (if applicable)
- Psychological History (if applicable)
Financial Expense Agreement
Moderate/Emergency Group Care: Standard Residential Care rate for child caring institutions set by DHHS based on the child’s age.
- Moderate Care: No maximum length of care
- Emergency Care: Maximum length of care is 90 days