- What makes a child eligible to participate?
- How does the foster child get to DoublCreek, who arranges transportation?
- Who are the people at DoubleCreek?
- How is the DoubleCreek managed?
- How much does it cost?
- How long do the children stay there?
- How often can they return to DoubleCreek?
- How many foster children at a time are at DoubleCreek?
- Where do the funds come from to help run DoubleCreek?
- How do I refer a foster child to DoubleCreek?
- What should my child pack to bring for their visit?
- What paper work needs to be completed for their visit?
What makes a child eligible to participate?
The child must demonstrate positive efforts in reaching goals set by both their case worker and foster/adoptive parent(s). This includes behaviors at both school and the foster/adoptive home. As they continue in their positive efforts they will then be rewarded with return visits scheduled at specific times.
All transportation is provided by the agency responsible for the foster child or through the foster/adoptive parent. We are seeking funds/donations to assist in areas of transportation.
Shelley Cohen and Dennis Reynolds have been foster parents for over 18 years. They reside full time at DoubleCreek where they also maintain the office of their business, Health Resources Unlimited. Dennis manages the business and Shelley is an Emergency Nurse who provides training and consulting services to health care facilities. Additional staff/volunteers who work directly with the children are cleared through background checks and finger printing.
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There is a Board of Directors, some of whom are foster and adoptive parents. The Board reports to an Advisory Council that meets to provide guidance and support for program initiatives. The names of the board and council are available on our Contact Uspage.
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Emergency placement is paid directly through the agency that places the child. Respite visits are paid for by the foster/adoptive parents. Reward visits for foster children are paid through Children Services or the agency responsible for the child. Adoptive reward visits are paid for by the adoptive parent(s).
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This is not a permanent placement facility. Most children spend a weekend, although during the summer school break, some visits occur during the week. With advance planning and scheduling there are other options for respite and reward visit dates.
This depends on if the case worker and foster/adoptive parent(s) feel the child is meeting the goals set for school and their behavior. Another factor is how many other children have scheduled visits during that particular period of time.
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How many children at a time are at DoubleCreek?
The home can have a total of 6 children overnight at the same time. During times when school is not in session, there may be some daytime activities that involve more children.
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Where do the funds come from to help run DoubleCreek?
The founders of DoubleCreek, Shelley Cohen and Dennis Reynolds have funded the majority of programs and activities for the children. Payments for emergency, respite, and reward visits help to defray some of the costs. Through some generous donations made in 2007 and 2008 we were able to sponsor additional activities. We are in need of volunteers to seek grants and to assist with raising funds for DoubleCreek’s future. Please contact anyone on the Board or Advisory Council for more details.
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Referral is made through the case worker of the foster child. The foster parent can also request that the case worker review the situation to see if it is appropriate for the foster child to spend time at DoubleCreek. Children that are in state custody residing in a group home setting may be referred through the group home staff.
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What should my child pack to bring for their visit?
Click here for a list of items the children should bring with them for an overnight visit to DoubleCreek.
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What paper work needs to be completed for their visit?
The forms for the children old enough to answer questions are:
Forms for the foster/adoptive parent include the above for the younger child as well as
Paper work must be submitted a full week prior to the child’s visit to allow time for the staff to prepare to meet the individualized needs of each child.
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