The deadline for completed application submission is Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. Only
those applications displaying the Year 2018 will be processed.
The following criteria will be considered when selecting applicants for the HELP Summer
Program.
1. Applicants should be between three and twenty-one years of age.
2. All children who are eligible for services from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental
Disabilities will be considered for enrollment. However, individual decisions will be made to
determine the appropriateness of any applicant whose particular disability, medical status and/or
behavior may require a fundamentally different environment or a specific approach that cannot
be accommodated within our present program structure.
5. Camp is available for those not receiving ESY (Extended School Year) services.
The Cuyahoga County Board will cover the camp cost IF the individual is county board eligible
prior to the start of camp on June 12th. If they are not eligible at that time, the camp cost is $840
for the entire camp. ESY is covered by school districts at the cost of $2100 for the entire
session. Check with your district if ESY is approved in your child’s IEP
6. The Teacher Assessment Packet (B) must be completed by the child’s classroom teacher and
returned with the rest of the Summer Program application or mailed in by the teacher or emailed
to us by May 23rd. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to forward this packet to the
teacher and to encourage them to send it in by the due date.
7. The parent or authorized guardian must sign all permission forms, including the Emergency
Medical Authorization Form.
8. The Application Checklist (page 2) must be completed and returned with your packet.
9. Please note that the HELP Foundation reserves the right to change the site placement based on
operational needs.
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Child’s Name_____________________________________________________________
_____ The Application pages 2-6 (A)**Due date May 23rd, 2018
**Keep the coversheet for your records.
_____ Teacher Assessment Packet (B) ** Due date May 23rd, 2018
_____ Physical (C) completed and signed by a licensed physician
_____ a) Physical Exam (pages 1-3) completed and signed by the child’s doctor.
**Due date May 23rd 2018
_____ b) Request to Administer Medication (page 4) completed and signed by child’s
doctor, if applicable.
**Due date May 23rd 2018
_____ c) Special Diet (page 5) must be completed and signed by child’s doctor.
**Due date May 23rd 2018
_____ d) Tube Feeding Permission (page 6) must be completed and signed by child’s
doctor, if applicable.
**Due date May 23rd 2018
_____ Copy of most recent IFSP or IEP (Must be sent with this packet) ** Due date May 23rd,
2018
*NOTE – NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED for those NOT receiving ESY.
_____ I have enclosed all of the above information.
_____ I have not enclosed the following item(s) ______________________________________
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________Date: __________________
Should you have any questions or need assistance please contact Greg Seigler, Summer Program
Director, at (216) 432-4810 Ext. 321.
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City State County Zip
Child’s Ethnic Background (check one): Asian: ________ White: ________ African-American: ________
American Indian: ________ Hispanic: ________ Other: ________
Is your child currently eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) services for summer of 2018? Yes ___ No ___
If no, please go to next page. (Page 4)
If yes, official documentation of eligibility MUST be provided by the school district. This should be sent to the
HELP Office on school district letterhead and be signed by a school district representative.
Information
I give my permission for the release to HELP Foundation, Inc., of information from our records, which will
I give my permission to HELP Foundation, Inc. for the release of all information pertinent to
___________________ performance in the HELP Summer Program. HELP Foundation, Inc. anticipates sending
(Child’s Name)
final report information to the Cuyahoga County Board of DD/school, referral source and physician.
B. ___________________________________________________ _____________________________
Legal Guardian Signature (Required) Date
Photographs
The undersigned hereby gives permission to the HELP Foundation, Inc. and its assigns (designated staff and
both print and non-print materials. This may include but not be limited to brochures, newsletters, and websites
C. ___________________________________________________ _____________________________
Signature (Optional) Date
**NOTE: All client information remains confidential. Parents and/or legal guardians can obtain a copy of any and all of the HELP
Foundation Policies and Procedures specific to the Summer Program upon request to the attention of the Summer Program Director.
Information regarding the Agency’s Due Process Procedures can be acquired in the same manner.
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Purpose - To enable parents to authorize emergency treatment for child/adolescent who become ill or injured while
at the summer program, when parents cannot be reached.
TO GRANT REQUEST
In the event reasonable attempts to contact me, _______________, at _______________ or _______________
(Parent/Guardian’s Name) (Phone Number) (Other Parent or Relative)
at______________ have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for (1) the administration of any treatment
(Phone number)
or, in the event the designated preferred practitioner is not available, by another licensed physician or dentist;
and (2) the transfer of the child to any hospital reasonably accessible.
This authorization does not cover any major surgery unless the medical opinions of two other licensed physicians or
dentists, concurring in the necessity of such surgery, are obtained before surgery is performed.
_____________________ __________________________________________________________________
Date Signature of Parent/Guardian
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In order to assure the safety of children in the HELP Summer Program and to meet the needs of the children’s
parents/guardians regarding authorization to release their child from the HELP Summer Program, the following
procedure will be followed:
• Children will be released only to their parents or guardians unless prior permission is obtained from the
parents or guardians.
• Each child will have an Authorization to Release Child form completed by the parent/guardian prior to
the initiation of the program. This form will specify the names of the individual(s) the HELP Summer
Program is authorized to release the child to and must be signed by the parent/guardian.
• On an emergency basis the parent/guardian may call the HELP Summer Program and authorize an
individual not mentioned on the Authorization to Release Child form to pick up his/her child.
• Proper identification will be required of all individuals, other than the parent/guardian prior to picking
up a child from the HELP Summer Program.
• A sign-out log will be maintained at the front desk. When a parent/guardian or other authorized
individual picks up a child from the Program that individual will fill out and sign the log, provide proper
identification (picture identification) at which time the child will then be released.
• The parent/guardian may at any time change the terms of the Authorization to Release Child form by
adding or deleting an authorized individual.
Authorization to Release Child
______________________________________________ _____________________________
______________________________________________ _____________________________
I grant the HELP Summer Program permission to release my child to the above named individual(s) with proper
identification. I realize that I may change the terms of this authorization at any time by notifying the Program
Site Director and adding an authorized individual.
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name__________________________________
Does this student have Extended School Year services? Yes No To be Determined
YES NO COMMENTS
throws food
grabs food
has trouble sitting near
other students
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GROSS MOTOR SKILLS: PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX B
IS CHILD AMBULATORY OR NON-AMBULATORY? _____________________
EQUIPMENT USED CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY: WHEELCHAIR GAIT TRAINER WALKER
NON-AMBULATORY ONLY:
SELF ATTEMPTS W/HELP UNABLE COMMENTS
rolls on floor
crawls/scoots
sits
stands/wt. bears
manipulates wheelchair
transfers/bears weight
AMBULATORY ONLY:
SELF ATTEMPTS W/HELP UNABLE COMMENTS
gait steady on different terrains
walks up/down stairs
alternates feet on stairs
runs
ACADEMIC:
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS/LANGUAGE: B
Verbal____________ Nonverbal___________
Expressive Language
Verbal-speaks clearly Yes No
Check all appropriate areas (common words or phrases that the students uses) ___________________________
________ Echolalic
Non verbal
Check all appropriate areas the student uses to communicate:
________ Photos (list) ____________________________________________
________ Symbols or picture icons used (list) __________________________
________ Gestures (give e.g.) _____________________________________
________ Eye Gaze
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BEHAVIORAL NEEDS: B
Is the student on a Behavioral Plan? Yes No
Please explain: (Parent supplied, district paid, allocated through IEP process or extra staff assigned to student exclusively)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Time Outs Used Describe the way time out is implemented: __________________
yes no ___________________________________________________
PAGE FIVE
B
Health Concerns:
Seizures:
Medications:
Special Diet:
Allergy:
Other:
Has there been a significant health change this school year (ex: hospitalization, diseases,
injuries?)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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HELP Summer Program 2018
B
Application for Enrollment
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Parents: Please read carefully and send to your child's classroom teacher!!
Please fill in the necessary information and sign your name to the release form below before
sending it to your child's classroom teacher.
I give my permission to
(Teacher's Name)
to release information concerning my child's abilities and educational performance to the HELP Foundation.
Signature ___________________________________________________________
DEAR TEACHER:
obtain a clear understanding of his/her ability, we are asking you to complete the attached
assessment. Most of the information requires a simple check mark, and we anticipate that
the entire assessment should not take longer than 15 minutes to complete. Once you have
finished it, kindly send it home ASAP with the child or mail it to us in the self-addressed envelope by May 23rd, 2018
or fax it to us at (216) 415-6222. For your convenience, a signed release form has been included at the top of this page.
Thank you for your cooperation and timely response in attending to this matter.
Sincerely,
Greg Seigler
Summer Program Director
216-432-4810 x321
Fax (216) 415-6222
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ALLERGIES: _____________________________________________________________________
Height_______________ Current Weight________________ Weight last yr.________
Eyes___________ Vision: Right __________ Left_____________ Skin_____________
Nose __________ Mouth/Throat_________ Teeth (condition)_____________________
Head and Neck ___________________ Ears: Right_____________ Left____________
Speech______________________________ Hearing defects ____________________
Chest ______________________________ Lungs _____________________________
Cardiovascular_______________________ Blood Pressure _________ Pulse _______
Breasts _________ Abdomen ________________ Hernia ______________________
General Physical Description _______________________________________________
Any History of Infection ___________________________________________________
Any History of Incontinence ________________________________________________
Genitourinary _______________ Anorectal Exam___________ Gyne______________
Spine __________________________ Extremities ______________________________
Neurological Findings _____________________________________________________
Seizures __________ Type _____________________ Frequency ________________
Limitations of Motion _____________________________________________________
Congenital Abnormalities __________________________________________________
Degenerative Disease ______________________________________________________
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C
PART TWO:
IMMUNIZATION PROOF
D.P.T.
D.T.
POLIO
HIB
HEPATITIS B
VARICELLA
MMR
TB TEST
Does the child have a history of any of the following conditions? If so, please check.
Other: __________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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C
PART THREE:
CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
ANY MEDICATION THAT NEEDS TO BE GIVEN BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 4 P.M. WILL NEED AN
ORDER- SEE PAGE 4. (ONE ORDER PER PAGE)
YES ( ) NO ( )
___________________________________________ _________________________________________
Signature of Physician Date Printed Name of Physician
___________________________________________ _________________________________________
DATE OF EXAM (Must be after July 21st, 2017) Address
___________________________________________ _________________________________________
Phone Number Fax Number
3
C
Is this medication/treatment necessary for the health and well-being of the child during program hours?
Yes ( ) No ( )
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
4
C
Diagnosis: ________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe the medical or other special dietary needs that restrict the child’s diet: _________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
List food(s) to be omitted from diet and foods(s) that may be substituted (Diet Plan): _____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________ _______________________________________________
Date Signature of Medical Authority
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HELP FOUNDATION SUMMER PROGRAM
Treatment/Nursing Task Permission for Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Tube Feeding
Address________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Feeding/Formula_____________________________________________________________________
List possible adverse reactions to be observed during the performance of this treatment/task:_________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The tube is stable, feed may be performed by a trained, unlicensed personnel: Yes No
Date of order_________________________
Authorization must be renewed annually or whenever there is a change in the treatment order
_________________________________ _______________________________________
I give permission for this tube feeding to be performed during HELP’s Summer Program by a licensed nurse or personnel as delegated by licensed
register nurse. I agree to notify HELP personnel of changes in prescriber’s instructions or if tube feeding is discontinued. In the event of an adverse
reaction involving tube feeding, the HELP nurse will be notified and/or prescriber at the number listed.
___________________________________ ____________________________________