Boys’ Haven of
America, Inc.
P.O. Box 5815 Beaumont, TX 77726
3655 N. Major Dr.
Beaumont, TX 77713
Ph: 409-866-2400
Fax: (409)-866-7610
Admittance Requirements and Application Procedure:
Sufficient factual information must be disclosed to the Casework Manager to accurately evaluate the child's needs and the ability of this facility to meet those needs.
Boys' Haven is a basic care residential facility, equipped to serve children who meet the following criteria.
In order to qualify for admittance into Boys' Haven, the child must:
1. Be at least 8 years of age, and no older than 17 years of age;
2. Be able to physically participate in a very demanding and active program;
3. Be free from contagious or infectious disease, and cannot require a special diet;
4. Not be physically or emotionally dependent on drugs or alcohol;
5. Be able to attend and be enrolled in public school;
6. Not be severely mentally impaired;
7. Not be an endangerment to himself or others (i.e. he cannot be suicidal, homicidal, set fires, hurt animals);
8. Be able to function in an environment where compliance to the rules is mandatory without the use of physical force;
9. Be able to receive support in developing and maintaining social skills appropriate to his age and development;
10. Be able to participate in age and developmentally appropriate activities to promote his well being;
11. Not be significantly organically impaired;
12. Meet Level 1, 2, or 3 criteria of care.
The individual seeking placement for the child must have legal guardianship or authority of him. Documentation of custody is required prior to placement.
The party first in legal authority over the child shall, by notarized contract, place the child in the care, custody, and control of Boys' Haven for a minimum of one year. This contract does not terminate the legal guardianship of the party.
The application must be filled out completely and to the best of your knowledge. Once the application has been received, allow one week for the review process to take place.
Availability of placement is not guaranteed when an application is received.
If all available room is currently taken, your child will be placed on a waiting list, based on his need for care. The waiting list is not based on a first come, first serve basis. Each application is reviewed carefully and placement is determined by which applicant needs the most immediate care.
Once the application has been reviewed and it is determined that the child meets placement criteria, he will be called in for a pre-placement visit which consists of a 3 day visit during which the child will stay at Boys' Haven. During this time, he will be evaluated by staff to determine placement eligibility. The cost of the pre-placement visit is based on a sliding fee scale determined by the information on your pay stubs and tax return. The child must bring proof of a recent TB skin test to the pre-placement meeting.
Once the pre-placement visit concludes, a Boys' Haven representative will contact the guardian to discuss enrollment eligibility. If it is determined that the child should return to placement, and both parties are in agreement, a date for placement will be set as soon as possible. Prior to returning for placement the child must receive an updated physical and dental exam and receive any necessary immunizations.
The guardian and a Boys' Haven representative will discuss the amount to be paid for Program Service Fees monthly and the method of payment prior to placement. This amount will be recorded on a notarized form on which the legal guardian will sign verifying the amount and method of payment at the time of placement. Program Service Fees are based on a sliding fee scale.
All information obtained from the application and additional paperwork is confidential and will only be reviewed by Boys' Haven staff. The legal guardian reserves the right to withdraw the child's application at any time.
