No child (his family/guardian) will be denied admission or access to service solely on the basis of HIV infection or AIDS-related complex. This policy does not, however, preclude the grouping of residents on a homogeneous basis when therapeutic goals indicate the same, and appropriate programs are otherwise available.

Specific Criteria for Admission
Admission will be made to youth that meet the following specific criteria:

• Social Adaptation and Functioning
A child or youth will be considered for admission if there is identifiable and documented need that relates to mild to moderate degrees of emotional and behavioral disturbance which are currently (and have in the past) negatively affecting his school, community and family functioning. Such issues, as well as prior intervention attempts, are well documented.

• Age
Application for service and admission is currently restricted to male youth between the ages of twelve and eighteen years old.

• Intellectual Functioning
Normal intellectual functioning and capacity is indicated in order to achieve maximum benefit from participation in the therapeutic components of the program.

• Parental Consent and Participation
The parents or legal guardian’s willingness to participate in the treatment process is necessary and carefully evaluated. A family systems approach is the cornerstone of the therapy approach.

• Program Capacity
The ability of the program to meet the unique needs of each resident, and to further maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all those in residential service shall be a consideration in the evaluation of each child or adolescent referred to the program.

• Care Giver Resources
Adequate family (or caregiver) and/or community support and resources to remain in the community and to attend on a regular basis so as to benefit from the services that are provided.

• Space Considerations
Availability of space at the appropriate age and functioning level of the child or adolescent (in the same cottage with similarly aged and functioning peers) is a consideration of the admission process.

• School Placement
Campbell Lodge must be able to secure registration into the Campbell County school system. This requirement is in effect whether the prospective resident is a regular or special education student.