049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 12-6 - Admissions Criteria

(a) The age range at the time of admission for children in TWPs is ten (10) years old through seventeen (17) years of age.

(b) Admission criteria shall be specific with regard to defining the range of children which the program serves.

(c) Intake staff shall determine at the time of admission if the child is currently appropriate (based on the child's age, social and psychological history and physical health) for placement in the TWP. The admission shall be referred to a more appropriate setting at the time of intake if, for example, the child:

(i) Is determined to be an unsuitable candidate because of a limiting medical factor;

(ii) Requires secure psychiatric attention;

(iii) Requires secure detention;

(iv) Is in imminent risk of being a danger to self or others;

(v) The child's functioning level reduces his/her capacity to benefit from the program; and/or

(vi) Has substance use issues that have known life threatening effects.

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-6