Children considered appropriate for basic care are those who are capable of functioning in an open environment and community without needing continuous supervision or intense therapeutic services. Our children attend public schools where academic excellence is encouraged and is a priority.
Because each child is unique, Sunnybrook desires to meet each potential resident for an interview, during which time the child will complete an initial questionnaire, allowing Sunnybrook staff to better know the child’s history and current level of functioning. In addition, Sunnybrook desires each potential resident to meet the staff, ask questions and tour the campus. After the interview, Sunnybrook’s Social Services staff will decide if the candidate is an appropriate placement, and let the referring agent know their decision typically within two working days.
To get started, you may call the Sunnybrook Children's Home office at (601) 856-6555 and request an application or download forms directly from our website.
1. An initial referral screening process is conducted.
2. If the referral appears to be a candidate for Sunnybrook Children's Home, an admissions packet is sent to the parent/legal guardian.
3. After reviewing and assessing the admissions packet by the screening committee, an assessment interview will be arranged if the youth appears to be an appropriate candidate for the program.
4. During the assessment interview, the youth will be further assessed according to the following criteria:
5. Following the assessment conference, a decision on the suitability of placement for the youth will be made on the basis of all available information.