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What children are served by SAYS? |
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Boys ages six through the completion of school, with a mental health diagnosis requiring residential services. |
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What donations are needed? |
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Toys, bicycles, clothing (clean and gently used), suitcases, gift certificates, office supplies, birthday gifts, household items of every kind, movie passes, and monetary donations are always needed and appreciated. |
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What are SAYS' plans for the future? |
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SAYS strives to meet the changing needs of our children. We began with just two group homes and have developed a pre Independent Living Program and a Therapeutic Foster Care Program. In order to meet these needs*, a building fund has been created to our boys with badly needed space in which to live, learn and play. |
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Does SAYS offer Outpatient Services? |
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St. Augustine Youth Services no longer provides outpatient services. |
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Where do the children attend school? |
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All SAYS children attend public schools in St. Johns County. |
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Is SAYS a delinquency program? |
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St. Augustine Youth Services is not a Juvenile Justice program. A child must have a mental health diagnosis to receive services at SAYS. |
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What information is needed to make a referral to SAYS? |
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Current psychological testing, medical records, school records, social history and past treatment records. |
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What does a child need upon admission? |
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A minimum of 12 pairs of socks and underwear, two sweaters, a jacket, a bathing suit, four pairs of long pants, four long-sleeved shirts, four pairs of shorts, pajamas, sneakers, and one dress outfit with shoes. |
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St. Augustine Youth Services |