Application Procedures for the Summer Program

The summer residential program is open to boys and girls, ages 7-18. Wediko has an equal opportunity admissions policy; providing services to struggling children from diverse racial, religious, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

The admissions process follows this sequence:

1. APPLICATION - The application has three parts: a parent form, a teacher form and (if involved) a therapist form. A child is only considered for admission after all the forms have been received.
2. INTERVIEW - An admissions/diagnostic interview is scheduled if the application materials indicate that Wediko might provide an appropriate and meaningful clinical/educational experience for the child. The purposes of the interview are several fold:
   • to have a dialogue with the child and family which describes the program, answers questions and defines mutual expectations
   • to help Wediko get a clear picture of the clinical/educational concerns by hearing the parent's views of the child first hand
   • to have the child identify issues she/he can commit to work on during the program.

   The interview is an essential part of the admissions process. In some situations, such as with adolescents, a second interview is required to gauge whether the child's motivation to grow is serious.

3. GROUP PLACEMENT - Wediko uses cabin groups as the focus of new social/academic and personal learning. Therefore group composition is critical. Acceptance to the program means that a child could benefit from Wediko's offerings, a slot is available in an age/developmental group that can match his/her needs, the family and child are motivated to participate in the program and funding is in place. Admissions and placement decisions are reviewed weekly by an Admissions Committee staffed by senior clinicians and administrators. Often a child is placed on a waiting list until it is clear that age-peers with complementary strengths and needs are available to create a therapeutic group.
4. ACCEPTANCE AND FUNDING - The final step in the application process is funding. Wediko will admit a child into the program only after receiving a written guarantee of funding.

The number of applicants typically exceeds Summer Program capacity. We recommend initiating the application procedure as early as possible.

To receive an application contact the Summer Program Coordinators; Stephanie, Clarissa, or Tiffany at (617) 292-9200 or e-mail us at  wediko@wediko.org. 

Please provide the following information:

Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone and also tell us how you have heard about Wediko Children Services and state that you are looking for an application form.

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