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Quick approach:
We are attempting to provide as much information as
possible for those who want to browse casually or research
thoroughly. Some people want or need to get a clear picture very
quickly of who we are and what we do.
Those people will find the
information in this box helpful.
There is certain information you need to understand and certain
items you need to have in order to work with us.
You
need to understand completely the information in the following
links:
Our
Procedure
Home Visit
Purchase
Information
You
need to obtain and in most cases complete and fax back to us all of the following:
Service Agreement (this download provides you with our
standard language but also includes blanks. We suggest you
read this to know our standard language, but we suggest that you
allow us to send you a copy with the blanks filled in based upon
your individual situation. Please phone us to discuss this
rather then just returning the download.)
Authorization To Release Information
Checklist for the Home Visit
FamilyLight Fact Sheet
Credit Card Authorization (not applicable if fee is paid by
means other than credit card and there is no airfare involved in
consultant travel to home visit).
In
addition, you need to phone FamilyLightsm for a rate
quotation and an initial conversation with our consultant to be sure
we are able to respond to your needs.
Contact
information.
Remember:
All parties to custody
of a minor child who will be the subject of the consultation
need to be in support of the consultation and in communication with
our consultant prior to contracting.
This includes both parents, including divorced or separated
parents who have not shown an interest in the child, unless there
is a specific court order denying custody to that parent.
If the subject is a
young adult, we need the participation of all with a parental
interest and relationship, beginning with a phone conversation prior to contracting
with us.
Our
work with clients is a process of dialog.
Do not expect a telegraphic response at or immediately
after our home visit.
We normally can effect a short term placement of a minor
within 48 hours or less of a home visit when safety issues are
involved, or in extreme situations, prior to a home visit.
We will begin an active planning process with you at the
home visit, and usually provide a sense of direction immediately.
For some families, making a referral within a very short
time following our home visit is all that is asked of us.
Most families want direction for placement or other
effective intervention quickly, but continue active dialog with
us for the six months (or longer) that the family is under
contract with us.
You will gain a better understanding of who we are, and how
and why we do what we do by exploring our web site more
thoroughly than this "quick approach."
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