The ITASKIN Center's 35-day Evaluation Program is designed for males and females 12 - 18 years of age.  The program provides 24-hour behavioral observation and documentation by our professionally trained staff to assist our treatment team in identifying a child's and family's strengths and areas of interventions.  The 35-day assessment consists of a number of components which are integrated into a final report including:

Behavioral:  Staff members document resident's daily activities and interactions.  These daily observations are a crucial component of the evaluation process and assist in the development of recommendations upon discharge.

Psychological:  A licensed psychologist specializing in the developmental issue of children and adolescents will complete a psychological evaluation which many include a number of projective and objective measures, including cognitive assessment.

Psychiatric:  A board-certified psychiatrist will conduct a psychiatric assessment to determine recommendations for medical treatment.

Academic:  Educational programming is provided on-site by School District 318.  Licensed teachers provide information which is incorporated into the final assessment report.

Family:  A family interview is conducted to obtain historical information and to identify family strengths, values, and abilities to provide the necessary support for the child upon discharge.

Recreational:  A recreational assessment will be completed to determine the individual's leisure time activities, sportsmanship and hobbies.

Physical:  A physical examination will be scheduled at a local clinic or with a primary care provider.  A dental and vision examination will also be scheduled as deemed appropriate.

Optional Assessments:

Cultural:  A cultural assessment may be completed to address the individual's cultural and spiritual strengths.

Rule 25:  A Rule 25 Chemical Dependency Assessment may be completed if concerns for chemical abuse are identified.

Psycho-sexual Evaluation:  A psycho-sexual evaluation may be completed if the need is identified.

Neurologic Evaluation:  If so warranted, ITASKIN Center Staff can assist in scheduling neurologic assessment to determine if other conditions may be impacting and individual's functioning.

* 35 Day Evlauations may require extension for completion of these options

Programs Youth may participate in while on a 35-Day Evaluation:

* Community service/County work crew

* Educational Services

* Case management/Case planning

* Cultural programming