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Intake Application

For admission or referral either complete the on-line application below or print out and complete the application in Word.

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Date of Referral

Has the LCDSS exhausted all kin prior to making referral to Homespace?

Yes

No

Program Referred To (check 1):

Supported Independent Living Program - SILP

Next Step Program

Second Chance Home

Youth's Name

DOB / Age if DOB is unknown

Youth's Pronouns

She/Her

He/Him

They/Them

County of Origin

Erie

Niagara

Monroe

Onondaga

Other

County Worker

Phone number

Referring Agency

Contact Person

Telephone #

Email Address

Please state the current reason for referral including anticipated date of transition into the program

YOUTH DEMOGRAPHIC INFO

Was the youth homeless at the time of intake?

Yes

No

If not homeless, was there a risk of homelessness if not accepted to the program?

Yes

No

Youth's Name

Youth's Ethnicity

White

Black

American Indian

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

Other

Is the youth affiliated with a nationally recognized tribe?

Yes

No

If yes, Tribe Name

Current Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

If in an agency, which agency?

Is the youth currently pregnant?

Yes

No

Expected date of delivery

Has the youth ever been pregnant?

Yes

No

If the youth is currently parenting, please fill out the next few boxes on the child

Child's Name (1)

Date of Birth (child 1)

Child's Name (2)

Date of Birth (child 2)

Does the youth have custody of their children?

Yes

No

TPR

Foster Care

1017 Placement

If applicable, what is the name of your child's other parent? Do they visit with their child?

FAMILY INFO

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Parent Phone #

Any visitation requirements (parents, siblings, etc.)

Yes

No

If yes, explain:

Who is the emergency contact? (list name, phone number and relationship to youth)

OTHER RESOURCES

Adult Resource (if applicable)

Adult Resource Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Adult Resource Phone #

Additional family supports for your child (grandparents, godparents, aunts/uncles, etc.)

PLACEMENT INFO

Reason for Placement

Abuse/Neglect

JD

Voluntary

Permanency Plan Goal (PPG)

Return to Parent

APPLA

Adoption

Freed for adoption?

Yes

No

If yes, do they have an identified person wanting to adopt them?

Yes

No

Connections Case Initiation Date (CID):

Connections Case ID:

EDUCATION

Are you currently enrolled in school or an educational program (this includes a GED program)?

Yes

No

If yes, Name and Address of School

Current Grade Level

Anticipated Date of Graduation

Do you have an IEP?

Yes

No

Date of Last Evaluation

Do you have a 504 Plan?

Yes

No

Reason for IEP/504 Plan:

Intellectual Disability

Emotional Disturbance

Multiple Disabilities

Other

Highest Grade Completed

7

8

9

10

11

12

Some College

Some Vocational

Name and Address of Last School Attended

Do you have a desire to continue your education?

Yes

No

If yes, what program would you be interested in?

EMPLOYMENT

Are you employed?

Yes

No

If yes

Part-time

Full-time

How many hours

Length of Employment

Employer Name

DAYCARE (IF APPLICABLE)

Is your child in formal daycare?

Yes

No

If yes, name of provider

Daycare Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Daycare Phone

Hours of Daycare

Is transportation provided?

Yes

No

Is this daycare paid by LCDSS?

Yes

No

If your child is not in daycare, are you interested in registering your child for daycare?

Yes

No

Who watches your child when you are working/going to school?

In the event of an emergency, do you have someone to watch your child?

Yes

No

If yes, name of person/people you can rely on

MEDICAL HISTORY

Medicaid Number

MCO:

Youth's Physician

Youth's Physician Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Youth's Physician Telephone

Child's Pediatrician (if applicable)

Child's Pediatrician Address

Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Child's Pediatrician Phone

Do you or your child(ren) have any medical conditions or illnesses?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

Do you or your child(ren) have any physical disabilities or impairments?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

Do you or your child(ren) take any prescribed medication?

Yes

No

If yes, please list medication, reason for medication and dose:

Do you or your child(ren) have any allergies?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

Do you or your child(ren) have unmet healthcare needs?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

MENTAL HEALTH INFO

Are you currently enrolled in counseling?

Yes

No

If yes, name and address of counselor

How often do you attend counseling?

How do you currently get to counseling?

If you are not currently enrolled in counseling, have you ever been in counseling?

Yes

No

If yes, where did you attend?

When did you stop treatment?

Why did you stop treatment?

Are you interested in going back to counseling?

Yes

No

Do you currently have a mental health diagnosis?

Yes

No

If yes, what is your diagnosis?

If no, have you ever had a diagnosis?

Are you currently on medication for mental health needs (i.e. depression, anxiety, ADHD)?

Yes

No

If yes, what medication are you prescribed (name and dose)?

Who prescribes your medication (name of physician or clinic)?

Are you independent in taking your medication?

If no, please explain:

In an agency that monitors medication

Other

If you are not currently on medication, have you ever been on medication for mental health needs?

Yes

No

If yes, what medication(s) were you on?

When did you stop taking your medication?

Why did you stop taking your medication?

Are you interested in getting back on your medication?

Yes

No

RISK FACTORS

Do you have a history of self-injurious behavior? (i.e., cutting, head banging, etc.)

Yes

No

Do you have a history of suicidal ideation or any attempts?

Yes

No

Have you ever been hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation or treatment?

Yes

No

If yes, where were you hospitalized?

How long were you hospitalized?

What was the outcome?

Are you currently or have you ever been in drug and/or alcohol treatment?

Yes

No

Do you have a history of violent behavior?

Yes

No

SUBSTANCE USE HISTORY

Do you have any CURRENT drug use?

Yes

No

If yes, please note the approximate day of last use:

Do you smoke cigarettes?

Yes

No

Do you vape?

Yes

No

Do you use drugs and/or alcohol?

Yes

No

If yes, what is your drug of choice?

Marijuana

Alcohol

Cocaine

Other

If yes, what treatment program did you attend?

What did you receive treatment for?

If you have been discharged from treatment was it successful?

Yes

No

If you are not currently in treatment, do you feel that you need treatment?

Yes

No

SOCIAL HISTORY

Have you ever been involved with Child Protective Services for your own child?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

Have you ever been involved with criminal court?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes

No

If yes, what offense:

Provide details

Have youever been in juvenile detention/non-secure detention?

Yes

No

If yes, provide details

If yes, explain

Are there any orders of protection to be aware of?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain who is it in favor of and why:

Have you ever been suspended from school and/or discharged from a program for fighting?

Yes

No

If yes, explain

OUTSIDE PROVIDERS

Are you linked with any Health Home or in-home services?

Yes

No

If yes, what agency are you linked with (name and contact info)?

CURRENT STATUS (TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT)

Individual and/or Family Strengths

Interests and Activities

Goals

Reason you are interested in Homespace?

If you are applying for the Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP), please answer the questions below. If you are applying for Second Chance Home or the Next Step Program, you have completed the application - thank you!

I prepare my own meals (select the statement that best describes yourself).

Always

Sometimes

Never

I prepare and keep a monthly budget.

Always

Sometimes

Never

I get myself to and from appointments on my own.

Always

Sometimes

Never

I am comfortable making appointments for myself.

Always

Sometimes

Never

I can resolve conflict with little help from adults.

Always

Sometimes

Never

I keep my living space neat and clean.

Always

Sometimes

Never

I am able to remember important appointments for myself and/or my child.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Please list items you already own and/or plan to purchase before moving into your apartment?

Please list any IL goals you have for yourself over the next 12-months

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Contact us for any general inquires

SILP & Next Step

1030 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
716-881-4600

Second Chance

1171 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
716-881-4600

Administrative Office

135 Delaware Avenue, Suite 210
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-881-4600

Fax: 716-424-0465

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Intake Application

For admission or referral either complete the on-line application below or print out and complete the application in Word.

Homespace Unveils New Logo

Grant Award from The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation

This April, Homespace celebrated 30 years of service with a special celebration dinner at The Buffalo History Museum.

Contact Us

SILP & Next Step

Second Chance

Administrative Office

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