Commonly Asked Questions
How do I get my child
placed at Epworth Children’s Home?
Call Epworth at (803) 256-7394 and
ask to speak with the Intake Coordinator. Basic referral questions
will be asked and answered at this time and an initial screening
will take place. The family or legal guardian will then need to
complete an application and return it to the Intake Department at
Epworth Children’s Home for evaluation by the Admissions Review
Committee.
How
long will it take to get my child placed?
If the Admissions Review Committee
decides that a child may be suitable for placement at Epworth the
time frame depends on:
-
How long it takes to receive the
completed application packet
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When an interview can be scheduled
with the Admissions Review Committee
-
Availability of bed space
How
much does Epworth cost?
Private placement board payments
are the same as state or public placement board payments. Because
state board rates change from time to time we suggest you discuss
the cost with the Intake Coordinator. For private placement
families unable to pay the board rate, scholarships are usually
available to help defray the cost. Again, we suggest you speak
directly with the Intake Coordinator.
What age range of children does
Epworth serve?
Epworth provides residential care
for children and youth Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Does an agency have to be involved to
refer my child?
No. Epworth receives private
referrals directly from families, schools, therapists, churches, and
etc.
What type of children does Epworth
serve?
Epworth provides residential
services for children and youth that are experiencing mild behavior
and/or emotional issues. Epworth is not staffed to provide
psychiatric or residential treatment services. Epworth does not
accept children or youth whose behavioral or emotional problems
require an ongoing clinical or secured/locked setting. Epworth
provides services for children and youth in the custody of DSS that
require standard group care.
