LIU 18/CIU 20
Therapeutic After School Program
The Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 is working cooperatively with Colonial
Intermediate Unit 20 to offer a Therapeutic After School Program to school-
aged children who would benefit from an emotional/behavioral structured after
school environment. The program format will integrate a behavioral
management system with individual, small, and large group activities. Some
of the issues, which can be addressed in the After School Program, include
social skill development, anger management skill development, transitional
difficulties, depression, etc. Other services and activities included within
the program's daily schedule include recreational, art, dance/movement, and
music activities, field trips, academic prepartation activities,
(organizational skill and time management development), and community
collaboration. The program will provide all therapeutic, recreational, and
administrative supplies. The program's main focus will be on the behavioral
and emotional needs of each child.
The After School Program will have a maximum of 10 students to two staff
members in each program. In addition to the two bachelor's level staff, the
program will have the support of a master's level clinician who will oversee
the day-to-day activities and treament modification of each child. Children
will be divided into two age groups to better meet their developmental,
behavioral, and emotional needs.
Hours of Operation: 2pm-5pm
Days of Operation: Monday through Friday
These hours may be initially adjusted to accommodate the child's school day.
Snacks will be provided during the weekday schedule. Location of each After
School Program site will be in close proximity to the child's home school
district. Transportation to and from the program will be specified at the
final interagency meeting.
To qualify for the After School Program, the identified child must have
present emotional and behavioral needs that interfere with their day-to-day
functioning at school, home,and/or community. Prior to entering the program,
the child must have an active Medical Access (MA) insurance card, a recent
psychiatric/psychological evaluation recommending the medical necessity of
the After School Program, and an Interagency Meeting to determine service
level (hours per week) and treatment goals. If a child does not have a
medical access card, but still meets the emotional/behavioral requirements of
the program, a recent psychiatric/psychological evaluation can be taken to
the Medical Assistance office to obtain an access card regardless of parent
income.
** A child could not receive two services such as partial hospitalization,
provider 50 (mobile/TSS), or after school program at the same time.
Referrals may come from parents, school faculty and administration, and
community agencies.
If you would like more information or would like to refer a child to the
After School Program, please contact Dr. Lydia Brill at (570)733-1009 or
Jennifer Runquest at (570) 760-4449.
