Referrals
This is the process of directing a youth to AMIkids for services when they meet eligibility criteria.
What is a referral?
A legal designation in juvenile court for children who have been abused, neglected, or are in need of services due to issues with parents/guardians, truancy, etc. It is also used in family law, child welfare, and juvenile court settings
What is CHINS?
This first phase in FFT focuses on engaging the family and reducing negativity.
What is the Engagement/Motivation phase?
What must be obtained/signed before inquiring of dual agency involvement?
This professional is with DYS and often initiates or completes the diversion referral process. They can also submit a referral for OURKIDS if a youth is court involved and has other agency involvement.
What is Juvenile Probation Officer?
The following must be present/provided to AMIkids before a referral can be approved:
What is:
AMIkids Referral Form (with SSN)
JUPITIR
Risk Assessment
Court Documents
This person issues a court order for youth services or placement.
Who is a judge?
In this final phase, therapists work to maintain gains and prevent relapse.
What is the Generalization phase?
This group is typically the focus population for the OURKIDS grant.
What are at-risk or system-involved youth?
What is 35?
What are the different referral types that AMIkids will serve?
What is Adjudication, Consent Decree, CHINS, Informal Adjustment?
Violating a court order can result in this type of consequence.
What is VOP?
This phase focuses on teaching the family skills to improve communication and problem-solving.
What is the behavior change phase?
These three agencies can provide referrals to programs serving under the OURKIDS grant such as AMIkids.
What is DHR, DMH & DYS?
What does "CHINS" stand for?
What is "Children in Need of Services"?
This individual or group reviews and approves referrals for placement.
Who is the Program Manager, FFT Therapist Supervisor, and Business Manager?
How long are consent decrees typically in effect?
What is 6 months?
FFT typically serves youth between these ages who are at risk for out-of-home placement or justice involvement.
What is 11–18 years old?
What is:
1. Jupitir
2. Court Documents
3. Risk Assessment
4. OURKIDS Referral form (with SSN)
5. Verification of Dual Agency Involvement (DHR or DMH- can also be involved with all 3!)
6. Contact information of all parties involved
This helps track the youth’s progress & case updates after referral.
What is a Chronological/Monthly Report?
This final step ensures communication between referring parties and AMIkids staff. The document is sent via email and includes the referral date and confirmation of documents that were received.
What is referral confirmation letter?
This information should always be included on the court order, to support services provided. Note: We can not proceed with intake unless it is present.
What is the agency providing services?
or in this case:
What is AMIkids?
FFT primarily targets this unit for intervention rather than only the individual youth.
What is the family?
AMIkids can serve how many OURKIDS youth at any given time?
What is 10?
This individual is an employee of AMIkids, a licensed counselor, and completes all intake and comprehensive assessments for the program as our Clinical Admissions Coordinator
Who is Jamecha "Alex" Hill, LPC?