Referral/Admission

Admission Criteria

Youth may be considered for admission if they meet the following general criteria:

• Female adolescent between the ages of 12 and 18 
• In need of residential placement and supportive supervision 
• Appropriate for a structured group home environment 
• Able to participate in program expectations, routines, and services 
• Medically stable and appropriate for non-hospital residential care 
• Referral documentation is complete and reviewed by the AB4C admissions team 

Admission decisions are based on the youth’s needs, program fit, safety considerations, and our ability to provide appropriate care and support.
 

Admissions Process

1. Referral Submission
Referral sources submit intake documentation for review by the AB4C admissions team.

2. Case Review
AB4C reviews the referral packet to assess program fit, safety considerations, service needs, and placement appropriateness.

3. Consultation
When needed, AB4C may schedule a consultation with the case manager, agency representative, or referral source to gather additional information.

4. Placement Decision
A placement decision is made based on eligibility, program fit, bed availability, and the youth’s individual needs.

5. Admission & Orientation
Once accepted, the youth and referral team receive admission instructions, required forms, and orientation information to support a smooth transition into care.
 

Emergency Placements

AB4C understands that some youth require immediate placement due to crisis, disruption, or urgent safety concerns. When space is available, emergency placements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Emergency referrals should include as much current information as possible regarding:

• Immediate safety concerns 
• Current placement disruption tamara.aaron@ab4c.org
• Behavioral or medical needs 
• Medications 
• Supervision level required 
• Legal/custody status 

Our team will make every effort to respond quickly and professionally to urgent placement requests.
 

How to Refer

To submit a referral or request admissions information, please contact AB4C directly.

Referral Contact:

Tamara Aaron 
Executive Director

Phone: 706-705-2891
Email: tamara.aaron@ab4c.org

You may also complete our online referral form below.
 

Submit a Referral