Devereux Kanner: A residential treatment center for at risk youth with developmental disabilities.

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How do I access Kanner Services?

Please call a Devereux admissions representatives at (610) 431-8126 or (610) 431-8191. A representative will answer questions about the services offered at Kanner and across the nation.

We provide residential programs for children and adolescents who have developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances, are dually diagnosed (MH/MR) and/or have Autism. Non-residential students are served in our Approved Private School, vocational program and the CARES program.

The mailing address for The Kanner Learning Center is:

Devereux Kanner
Attn: Admissions
390 East Boot Road
West Chester, PA 19380
kanner@devereux.org
(610) 431-8126 - Telephone
(610) 431-8191
(610) 430-0567 - Fax
You can also access Devereux Kanner information via our Web Site: http://www.devereuxkanner.org/

Population served

Children and adolescents ages 6-17 upon admission, able to remain in program until 21 if under an IEP
Young adults ages 18-20, if qualify for 6400 reg. home
Boys and girls
Severe Mental Retardation to Borderline Intellectual Functioning-- Full Scales IQ below 75
Dually diagnosed; developmentally delayed with a psychiatric diagnosis attached
Autistic and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Attention Disorders
May also present a neurological or physical impairment
Emotional Behaviorally Disordered including behaviors such as: opposition, property damage, verbal aggression, physical aggression, sexual acting out
Past history of neglect, physical and/or sexual abuse
Peer relational problems
May require medication management

It is the policy of Devereux to admit and treat all individuals without regard to race religion, gender age, sexual preference or national origin.

How do I refer someone I care about to Kanner?

Prospective applicants are carefully evaluated by a multi-disciplinary team to determine if our programs are appropriate for the applicant's needs. This team approach is used to address all aspects of residential, educational, vocational and community support services for the people we serve.

The evaluation process begins with a paperwork screening. We need the following information to help determine the applicant's compatibility with Kanner's services:

Psychiatric Evaluation (within the last three years)
Individual Education Plan (IEP) and educational reports
Medical History & Reports
Record of Placement & Treatment History
Psychological Evaluation and/or Adaptive Scales

A Devereux Admission Representative will contact you within 48 hours upon receiving your referral and advise you on the status of the referral. They may accept the person immediately, ask for clarification on questions that arise from the paperwork screening or set up an individual evaluation meeting.

If an evaluation is indicated, they will assist you in scheduling an appointment. An on-site evaluation will give you and your applicant an opportunity to see the program and meet with professional staff.

If no further questions or evaluations are necessary, an Admission representative will contact you to discuss the results of the evaluation. If we can provide appropriate services for your applicant, funding confirmation and admission dates can be finalized at that time.

What are the fees?

Fees for services at Devereux Kanner vary. Many state agencies fund and assist in making placements at Devereux. Funding for the school and day programs may be provided through the student's home school district. Students placed in residential facilities outside of their home school district may be funded through provisions of the Pennsylvania Education Codes. The Admission staff will refer you to available funding agencies so you can apply for funding for your applicant. Devereux also accepts private payment.

Licensed by

PA Department of Public Welfare: Office of Mental Retardation, Office of Children & Youth for:

Residential facilities
Group homes
Foster Care

Approved by

PA Department of Education as an Approved Private School