FAQ

1. Do you provide Independent Living services?

2. What is your average length of stay?

3. What is the age range of youth you service?

4. Will Medicaid cover placement?

5. Will Medicaid cover the cost of diagnostic testing?

6. How long does diagnostic testing take?

7. What is the difference between a full battery and a baseline diagnostic?

8. Does the juvenile have to remain in placement for the entire diagnostic process?

9. Do you provide transportation?

10. What school system do residents attend?

Do you provide Independent Living services?

Yes.  The YOC has an assigned Workone Counselor on the YOC campus. This counselor works with kids relating to life skills, college prep, independent living skills, budgeting, etc.

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What is your average length of stay?

Although completion of a program depends on the client’s progress, the average length of stay in a YOC program is 5 months. As a child progresses through treatment, this will become clearer to the family and child.

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What is the age range of youth you service?

The YOC is licensed to provide treatment for juveniles 6-18 years of age. YOC does have an emergency shelter care program that is licensed for youth between ages 2-6 years of age for short-term placements.

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Will Medicaid cover placement?

No.  Youth placed on the YOC campus will be paid for through the state of Indiana. Medicaid will however assist with placement costs if a child is placed in the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and meets eligibility.

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Will Medicaid cover the cost of diagnostic testing?

No.  The cost of diagnostic testing is an additional fee charging through the state contract rate of $97.00 per hour.

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How long does diagnostic testing take?

Diagnostic Evaluations will vary according to the testing being completed on the client.  The average testing time frame is between 4-6 weeks, but varies according to the needs of the courts.

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What is the difference between a full battery and a baseline diagnostic?

They both include a clinical psychosocial history, personality and behavioral testing, observations and substance abuse screenings.  The full battery, however, includes a psychoeducational evaluation to identify intellectual and academic status.

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Does the juvenile have to remain in placement for the entire diagnostic process?

No.  YOC can complete diagnostic evaluations on an inpatient or outpatient basis and varies with each case. The YOC attempts to work with the placing agents, family and courts on the timeline.

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Do you provide transportation?

Yes. The YOC believes that family involvement is important and we will assist families with transportation as needed .We can assist with transportation to our campus for admission, court, and visitation as needed.

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What school system do residents attend?

Residents living at the YOC will be enrolled in the Muncie Community Schools programs. The YOC provides on-grounds educational opportunities or youth may attend public school within the community. Additionally, we work with students to obtain GED if this is needed on campus and through local community resources.

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