Latchkey Program for Children with Autism
Damon’s Center is planning to offer latchkey childcare services for children with autism after school and when school is closed (non-snow emergencies). Information and enrollment packets can be picked up at 17101 Albion, Detroit, Mi 48234 or by calling Damon’s House Inc. @(313) 245-2731 or DHC Management @ (313) 527-8222.
Executive Director: Clara Newman
Program Leaders: Ms. Green and Ms. Hawthorne
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (School Days Only)
Non-School Days hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Not Available On The Weekend)
Program Schedule
A.M. Schedule: (Full Day Program)
|
7:00 |
7:30 |
Quiet Time Arrival / Attendance Taken |
|
7:30 |
8:30 |
Active Play / Table games |
|
8:30 |
9:00 |
Restroom break / Breakfast |
|
9:00 |
11:30 |
TV
Time / GYM / EDUCATIONAL GAMES |
|
11:30 |
12:30 |
Lunch Time |
|
12:30 |
2:00 |
Quiet play -- Table games & My-Time |
|
2:00 |
2:30 |
Transition to afternoon Program |
P.M. Schedule: (After School Program)
|
2:30 |
4:30 |
Arrival & Attendance Taken
(half hour intervals) |
|
2:30 |
4:30 |
Restroom break & Snack |
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4:30 |
5:35 |
Play Time—Inter Active Play /Table
Games |
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5:30 |
6:00 |
arrival for pick-up -- Closing
time |
Program Guidelines
Enrollment application must be completely filled out and on file before
a child may enter Damon Centers. This also includes a physical exam on
the Health Department form.
The
Children Latchkey Therapeutic Social/ Recreational program is designed
to provide comprehensive social/recreational experiences for children
with a primary diagnosis of autism. The primary focus is on
social/recreational activities with a major emphasis on maximizing
adaptive capabilities, ameliorating challenging behaviors, and
normalization through regularly scheduled support/services and family
education.
It
is community based, explores and promotes the theory of inter-psychic
skills that allows acceptance of those persons who are least understood
in society, i.e. persons with special needs.
It ascribes to the belief that each person can achieve an
improved level of functioning through the provision of individualized
programming that is consistently extended in a safe environment. The
program is based on the theory that social interaction creates a context
for helping people to develop their personal competencies, promote
acceptance and enhance self-esteem which leads to a health self-concept.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE:
Damon’s Center Latchkey
Program provides Therapeutic Social/ Recreational program services for:
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Children who are developmentally challenged with a primary diagnosis
of autism.
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Between the ages of 3 -25 years of age.
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Minimum Life Management Skills Training.
FEES:
An
annual registration fee of $35.00 must be paid at the time of
enrollment. This fee is non-refundable. When approved for the
program first week’s fee must be paid in advance.
If the child terminates and re-enrolls during the year, a new
registration fee may be charged.
Payment is charged for days the child is enrolled, regardless of attendance. Each child will be given 5 sick/vacation days per year. There is no charge when school is not in session (i.e., in-service days, holidays or snow days). Payment is due on Monday. Checks or Money Orders. Make checks payable to Damon Center Program (medicaid Accepted).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
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$175.00 per week (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
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$36.00 per day (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. partial day)
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Full day available. Please call for rates: (Full day over 4 hours)
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Amount may vary depending on the level of care needed. Amount may vary depending on ability to pay.
LATE FEES:
A
late fee will be charged after 6:00. (Maximum of $10.00 may be charged.)