Services: Admission Criteria & Fees

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Admission Criteria

All decisions regarding the admission/discharge of individuals will be made jointly by the Unicorn Centers' staff and the Executive Director. Decisions will be based on the ability of the facility to meet the needs and the ability of the individual. To be eligible for admission, one must be:

·  An individual with a primary diagnosis that includes intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) .

·  An individual with IDD who is independent in self-help skills (i.e. toileting, feeding, etc.).

·  An individual with IDD who is capable of taking medication with supervision.

·  An individual with IDD who has a need for a variety of opportunities to increase social interaction and to develop social skills.

·  An individual with IDD who is capable of communicating his/her needs.

·  An individual with IDD who does not exhibit a pattern of aggressive behavior that presents a danger to self or others.

·  An individual with IDD who does not exhibit destructive behavior.

·  An individual with IDD who respects the property/rights of others by not taking/destroying the personal belongings of other individuals.

·  An individual with IDD who is at least 18 years of age.

Initial Trial Period

Each individual will begin with a three day trial period. During that time, the individual will have an opportunity to participate in the program of Unicorn Centers, meet the staff and make a decision about whether or not to proceed on a long-term basis. The staff will have an opportunity to voice concerns and/or comments regarding the potential admission of a client. A final decision regarding admission will be made jointly by all relevant parties, including, but not limited to: the individual, his/her parent or guardian, QMRP, Case Manager or the Unicorn Centers' staff.

Program Fees

Unicorn Centers recognizes each of our customers have unique schedules and program needs.  To this end, we have structured our Tuition accordingly.

Regular fee for monthly service: 

1. Regular fee for monthly service is $385.00 (10 day minimum) or Level-of-Need (15 day minimum)  payable in full before the 10^th of each month.  In addition we have Special Schedules that generally are based on $30 per day.  Please feel free to contact your Unicorn Service Coordinator for any questions or clarifications on this issue.

2. Unicorn Centers is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday—Friday, except for holidays.  The hours of operation for the workshop are 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., and for the Site-Based Day Habilitation, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. It is the parents, guardians, or company’s responsibility to ensure that your client is picked up by 4:00 p.m. each work day.  Daily fee for drop-in service (special circumstances only): $30.00 payable by the day.

Scholarship Information

Tuition assistance is available in limited amounts. Scholarship applications must be completed and approved by the Unicorn Centers, Inc. Scholarship Committee. Tax returns for two years prior to admission and SSI or retirement information must be submitted with application. Unicorn Centers considers scholarships the funding of last resort….we ask that other resources be explored first.