Zerby Basics
Basic Rules
Meetings and Activities
Basic Expectations
Miscelaneous
100
What year was Zerby established?
What is 1998
100
what are the 6 basic rules at Zerby?
What are BE SAFE BE HERE BE HONEST COMMIT TO GOALS LET GO AND MOVE ON TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND OTHERS
100
where do we address house concerns
What is house meeting
100
what happens if you miss your scheduled shower time
If you miss your shower time you will be permitted a 5 minute hygiene after the last youth is out of the shower (and you are expected to take a shower upon return from school. (early bed)
100
When should you call a caseworker, lawyer, Independent Living worker?
in the afternoon, after school because of business hours
200
What is the maximum number of boys that can be at Zerby?
What is 13
200
what are the three aspects of being safe?
What is - Respect others, self, and property - No illegal behavior - Confidentiality
200
This group provides guidance on skills such as hygiene, checkbooks, job skills, and social skills to assist the youth in being a stronger adult.
What is life skills group
200
On school days you must be ready to go downstairs by ____ with __________.
7:20 am everything you need for school
200
During what times are phones calls not permitted?
rec time, chore time, study hour, groups, or meals.
300
What is the age range of boys that Zerby can serve?
What is 12-19
300
what are thee ways you can "be here?"
Helpful Respectful Academic Responsibility Responsible/Dependable Independence from Negativity Conflict Management Grateful Self-initiative Presentation of self Prepares for the future Focuses on self Patient
300
Uses group skills to promote self-awareness and growth. We will explore questions like why you are here, where you will go, and other issues pertaining to family, school, etc
What is therapeutic group
300
Clothes left in or on the dryer or washer will be confiscated, and will result in _____
Zerby Service to have them returned.
300
what happens if you hang up on someone?
you will be expected to call them back
400
True or false? Families are encouraged to stay for meals if they are at the program during visits
What is True
400
what are two of the categories goals typically focus on?
What is Safety Well-being Permanency Self Competence Education
400
The goal of _____ is to help youth work on developing skills to be able to reflect and articulate their thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling
400
what is the policy regarding borrowing or lending items to others?
NO LENDING, BORROWING, TRADING, OR SHARING IS ACCEPTABLE!!! If you find yourself with something you no longer want, you must get permission from the program director, who will instruct you to write a letter giving an item to another youth. Both of you will sign this along with the Program Director and it will go in your file. .
400
Under what circumstances is a friend allowed to visit Zerby?
As with all homes and in your life, we want to know your friends. You are able to have a friend up for dinner with the PD approval.
500
what are the two most common placement agencies for boys at Zerby Gap?
What is County Children and Youth Services or Probation programs
500
what does let go and move on typically come into play?
What is when thinking about your past and if you make a mistake with another person while you are here.
500
___ is given for leaving personal belongings around the home, destruction of property, tobacco violations, or any repayment of money or time given due to your behavior or poor choices.
What is Zerby Service
500
If the temperature is ____ degrees or lower clients must wear long sleeves (follow dress code explanation).
What is 50
500
True or false? : The handbook covers everything in the house
False: While this handbook can’t cover everything that happens in a house, what it does cover is the basics. There are many things you will learn about living here through the youth and the adults.
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