Admissions Process
The Different Phases of Admission
Learn about the key steps in Mooseheart’s admission process, from initial application to becoming part of our community.
Phase 1
The initial step in seeking application to Mooseheart is to contact the Mooseheart Admissions Department and request an application packet.
The Admissions Specialist will then gather the following information to establish eligibility:
- Family Name
- Address and Contact Information
- Name and Age of Children for whom you are applying
- Health of Children
- Any knowledge of special education needs
- Counseling services, behaviors of concern, etc.
- Reason you are seeking admission for the child(ren)
- Appropriate signed release forms for child’s school & any other professional services he/she has received
Once the questionnaire and release forms are submitted to the Admissions Department, the Admissions Specialist evaluates the available data to determine whether or not the applicant should receive further consideration for Mooseheart services. After the Admissions Specialist has made the decision, the family who made the inquiry will be notified within a reasonable time.
Phase 2
The Admissions Specialist will initiate the second phase of the admission process by sending all necessary forms along with a checklist to the applicant’s parent or guardian.
Mooseheart will also request the following items:
- Any available documentation describing the legal status of the child issued to the guardians. (i.e. court
ordered temporary or permanent custody/guardianship records, divorce decree, etc.) - An original birth certificate and an original social security card. No child can be admitted to Mooseheart
without these documents. - Copies of any religious certificates, particularly a baptismal certificate, if applicable
- Current school grades
- A recent photo of child and guardian
- A physical examination from within the past 12 months for each child being considered
Phase 3
Once all necessary forms from Phase One and Two have been completed and returned to the Admissions Department, we will enter into the final stage of the admission procedure.
Phase Three consists of two steps:
- All pertinent data is summarized into a concise report with all discrepancies verified by telephone
interview. The final report is then presented to the Admission Committee, where each case is decided on by
its individual merits. - The Admissions Specialist will contact the family with the committee’s final decision. Those families
whose children are accepted for placement will work with the Admissions Department to schedule a date for
the child(ren’s) intake. Children are accepted and placed throughout the year.
Important Thing to Know Before Applying
Get all the essential details you need to know before starting your Mooseheart application, ensuring a smooth and informed process.
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Application Forms
Application
All questions are to be answered by the parent/guardian. The handwritten statement of the parent/guardian(s) and their signature is to be completed in the space provided on page three. The President and Lodge Administrator of the sponsoring Moose lodge should provide statements, signatures, and the lodge’s seal in the spaces provided on page four, thereby indicating the lodge’s willingness to sponsor the child(ren).
Medical Forms
The Medical History Form is completed by the parent/guardian. The Medical Examination Form is to be completed and signed by a physician, providing the results of a current examination.
Guardianship
In the case of a child(ren) being raised by someone other than a biological parent, e.g. a grandparent or other kinship caregiver, it is critical that appropriate legal documentation be provided.
Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
Please note we must have the original birth certificates and social security cards. Copies of these documents are NOT acceptable.
Financial Responsibility
Included is a letter, which indicates the parent/guardian’s awareness that if any
type of support such as social security is being received by the parent/guardian, theses funds come to Mooseheart during the time the child is a resident at Mooseheart. Adoption assistance and child support along with social security.
Model of Care
Please review our Model of Care and download the PDF for your reference. It is important that the parent/ guardian read this document and understand its contents. If you have any qauestions or if we can be of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at (630)723-2662
How does Tuition Work?
Parents/Guardians still have a financial responsibility for having a child attend Mooseheart Child City and School.
While the members of The Moose and the Women of the Moose bear the responsibility for the vast majority of the costs of supporting a child at Mooseheart, there is an expectation that the parents/guardians contribute a portion of the costs based on the family’s gross annual income. See the chart to determine the amount of parent/guardian contribution.
Admission Inquiries may be made by contacting:
Phone: (630) 723-2662
Email: admissions@mooseheart.org