In order for the treatment team to make a decision about placement into one of the programs, the following documents are needed for review:
- Application Form
- Behavior Checklist
- Current Educational Reports (for those still in school - IEP)
- Current Psychological Reports - This should be at least within three years of the time application is being made and must show a Full-Scale IQ score of 70 or below
- Medical Report - Example: seizures, medications(s), impairments, illnesses, hospitalization(s), etc.
- Social History: family members - siblings, home/living situation
- Agency I.P.O.S.
Once the intake packet is received and reviewed, a decision will be made on whether or not St. Louis Center/St. Louis Guanella Village can meet their needs. If so, an intake interview will then be scheduled, if not you will be provided with reasons why we cannot meet the applicant's needs at this time. During an intake interview, we will ask more in-depth questions about how we can care for the applicant. Financial obligations will be discussed with the financial department. An intake interview will take approximately one hour and will include a brief tour if you haven't already received one.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for residency.
State of Michigan Requirements - MUST be completed before placement date:
- Physical Examination with current immunization records (within 30 days of admission)
- Dental Examination (within 6 months of admission)
St. Louis Center/St. Louis Guanella Forms/Information that must be submitted one week prior to the admission date:
- Permission Forms (provided by St. Louis Center/St. Louis Guanella Village)
- Birth Certificate (Copy)
- S.S.I. Award Letter
- Proof of Guardianship
- Social Security Card (Copy)
- Agency contracts/approvals
We will hold a Person-Centered Plan Conference on the day of admission. During the meeting we identify strengths and weaknesses, specify treatment goals to improve overall functioning and maximize independence as well as identify indicators of goal achievement/regression, discuss Self-care Skills, Safety, Basic Communication Skills, Social Skills, Recreation, and Leisure Time Skills, etc. This meeting is held annually and reviewed quarterly.