A Place for
New Beginnings
Building the Future --- Turning
Obstacles into Opportunities
Since 1997

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:

In order to meet the requirements established for record keeping by your agency, our program is in need of the following documents for your client:

1. Reason for referral. Enclose a referral letter from the agency worker briefly introducing the client and discussing the client’s current status
2. Copy of Birth Certificate
3. Copy of Social Security Card
4. Copy of Court Order giving custody to Child and Family Services.
5. Case Plan
6. Copy of insurance card or insurance carrier’s name and policy number
7. Copy of results of most recent psychological/psychiatric evaluation
8. Copy of client’s psychosocial history/Social summary
9. Results of current physical and dental evaluation within the last two years.
10. Copy of Immunization record
11. Copy of CFSA’s IDP for this client
12. Copy of IEP and school placement information, name of school attending, current attendance record and report card.
13. Drug screening
14. Initial Medical screening and Immunization records
15. Please schedule an appointment for physical, dental and eye examination for your client and notify us of the appointment dates.  You can fax the documentation or email us.