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The Arc of East Central Iowa BASICS Program is a Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed daycare program. It is a before and after school care/enrichment program for elementary age school students with cognitive disabilities and their non-disabled peers. The program is held daily at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. The primary purpose of BASICS is to provide a safe, structured environment for individuals with cognitive disabilities and their non-disabled peers in a structured environment through supervised activities emphasizing social skills, recreational activities, community safety skills and interaction. Admission Policy Participants can attend BASICS if they are in kindergarten through 5th grade (exceptions may be made with Executive Director approval). Rules for acceptance in The Arc BASICS Program are the same for everyone, without regard to sex, race, disability, religion or ethnic background. All participants must be free of communicable diseases and have been immunized against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles and rubella as required by the State Department of Health with exclusions allowed for medical and religious reasons. Before a child may start attending BASICS all forms in the application packet must be accurately and thoroughly completed and turned into the BASICS Program Coordinator. Health Policy In order for The Arc to protect and insure the health of all program participants, the following guidelines have been established:
Days and Hours of Operation The program is a year-round enrichment program with before & after school care from 6:30 AM—until school begins and from school dismissal—6:00 PM. Exceptions to the hours are on in-service days (school dismissal time until 6:00 PM) and on No School Days— winter, spring and summer breaks (6:30 am—6:00 pm). BASICS will be closed on the following days:
Fee Policy The Arc of East Central Iowa accepts a variety of funding options for BASICS. These include, but are not limited to: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, United Way of East Central Iowa, The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Assistance; Severe Emotional Disorder (SED) Wraparound Fund, Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition (IRCCC), Private donations, and Private payments. A Contract for Care must be signed by the caregiver/guardian of the consumer prior to the start of services and updated annually thereafter. The Contract for Care reserves placement in the program, determines service fees and establishes the method of payment. Dismissal Policy Reasons for dismissal from BASICS include, but are not limited to, medical condition that is unable to be accommodated at the BASICS site, harmful to self and/or others, repeated minor infraction(s) of the rules and regulations, and any other condition determined by the BASCIS Director, Program Coordinator, and/or Executive Director as a legitimate concern to the safety and positive experience of the program. The length of dismissal will be determined on an individual case basis according to the severity of the incident. The dismissal procedure is as follows: 1. Note of concern to parent/guardian: Initial concern raised by BASICS staff and communicated to The Arc Program Coordinator and Executive Director. A note of this concern will be sent to the participant's parent/guardian within 24 hours of the initial concern. 2. Initial Meeting: A meeting will be scheduled with the Site Director or designee, Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director within five days from the date of the note of concern. This may be in person or via a phone conversation. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss concerns and cooperatively identify management strategies which might correct the situation. 3. Follow-Up Meeting: A follow-up meeting may be scheduled 3-5 days after the initial meeting. This meeting will be to assess the effectiveness of the previously identified management techniques with two possible outcomes: a. Participant continues in the program with a plan developed to deal with the identified behavior b. Participant is recommended for dismissal from the program 4. Dismissal: If a participant is dismissed from the program, a written report of this procedure will be kept on file at The Arc office and signed by BASICS staff person, the Program Coordinator or Executive Director and the Parent/Guardian. Transportation The Arc will provide transportation for school-age children to and from Kenwood, Arthur and For more information please contact the BASICS Program Coordinator |
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