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Reunification & other questions
While reunification is always the end goal within the foster care system, we are focusing on those children with whom the probability of reunification with either family or kin is extremely low. We ask that children attending Joshua Academy commit to a minimum of two years in the program or until high school graduation.
Family visits – working in coordination with house parents, every effort will be made to maintain positive nurturing relationships with family. However, the school holds the discretion to withhold, reduce, and monitor those visitations, and if at any time there is either harm (mental or physical) all visitations will be severed and the proper authorities called in.
All family visitations are limited to day visits, there will be no overnight stays, with off-campus visits only allowed after proof of safe relations has been validated.
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Housing
Meets the regulations
Fire Safety: Functional smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, clear emergency exits, and regular fire drills.
Clean and Safe Environment: Sanitary conditions, safe sleeping arrangements, and maintained facilities.
Compliance with State Regulations: Adherence to all local and state licensing requirements.
Employees and Trainned and Regulated
Meets the regulations
Background-Checked Staff: All staff should pass criminal background and child abuse registry checks.
Staff Training: Proper training in child care, trauma-informed care, first aid, and CPR.
Supervision and Staffing Ratios: Adequate staff-to-child ratios for proper supervision.
Academics
Meets the regulations
Accreditation: Verification that the school is accredited and meets state and federal academic standards.
Credit Transfer Policies: Ensuring the school’s credits will transfer if the student moves or transitions back to a public school.
Trauma-Informed Education: Staff trained to understand and support students who have experienced trauma.
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