Admissions Process

Fihankra Places accepts referrals for the Supervised independent Living Services (SILS) from any appropriate agency. Fihankra referrals must meet strict guidelines to ensure the youth's safety and adaptability to program initiatives. Youth referred to Fihankra Place must:

•  Be between the ages of 16-21
•  Demonstrate an interest and potential for learning to live independently
•  Be capable of forming positive interpersonal relationships
•  Not use drugs or alcohol, (if prior history, must show verification of completing treatment)
•  Not be emotionally disturbed, suicidal, mentally ill, sex offenders, actively psychotic, or violent
•  Demonstrate an appropriate level of social and cognitive functioning, (must be able to manage without constant supervision)
•  Read on at least an 8th grade level

How to refer a Client

Fihankra Place requires a referral packet from the referring agency to be submitted for each potential member before a preliminary interview can be scheduled. The referral packet can be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to our office. The referral packet must include the following:

•  SILS Admission Application
•  A referral letter from the social working, placement office briefly introducing the client and discussing his or her current status
•  An up-to-date social history including a psychological (within the last 6 months)
•  A comprehensive medical history including and up-to-date immunization record

The symbol Fihankra was derived from a symbolic language of Adinkra from the West African country Ghana. Fihankra means...Safe place, Safe home or fenced home. Fihankra is a symbol of security and safety.