New Buds Group Registration

California law requires that all professionals who work with, care for, or otherwise come in contact with children, must report all known or suspected cases of child/dependent adult abuse and neglect.

Abuse is defined as any instance of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, or emotional maltreatment.

If an employee of The Help Group has reason to believe that any kind of child/dependent adult abuse has occurred, a report will be made to the appropriate authority and parent/guardian will be notified.

Please check below that you have read and understand the policy regarding the reporting of child abuse.

Only staff persons certified in CPI may use hands on management as a behavior intervention procedure and ONLY as an intervention in the following circumstances:

a. The child is assessed to be in danger of harming him or herself; and/ or

b. The child is assessed to be in danger of harming others; and/or

c. The child is assessed to be in danger of harming him or herself or others in the process of misusing, abusing or destroying physical property; and/ or
The goal of the intervention procedure is to ensure the safety of the child, his or her peers and the staff. In all cases, the dignity and human rights of the child must be safeguarded. Under no circumstances may any hands on management of behavior be accompanied by any inflictive or retaliatory acts, nor may mechanical restraint of any kind may be used.

All episodes of hands on interventions must be documented and submitted to the appropriate administrator for review and parent notification.

Please read this section carefully before signing and be aware that in registering and participating in The Help Group’s Kids Like Me programs, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries or loss or property damage that you (or your child) might sustain. This section must be completed and signed by parent/guardian.

By signing this waiver, you accept responsibility for your child who is willingly participating in a program where there are certain inherent risks and dangers. Please note that all participants have the choice to not participate. You must understand that the risk involved in participation may also include loss or damage to personal property, physical or psychological damage and/or injury not excluding fatality due to accidents which may occur. You understand that, in case of injury, initial treatment may be performed by the staff at The Help Group and in certain circumstances there may be need to obtain emergency transportation and medical care from a medical facility. I understand that any costs incurred for your child for such treatment shall be your sole responsibility.

I agree to waive and relinquish all claims that I (or my child) may have for injuries or damages, as a result of participating in the program or using the facilities or equipment, against The Help Group and their officers, agents, servants, employees and affiliates.

I do herby fully release and discharge The Help Group and their officers, agents, servants, employees and affiliates from any and all claims for injuries, including death, damages, property damage or loss which many have or which may in the future accrue to me (or my child) on account of participation in the program.

This Release Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from the date of execution through the entire term of my child’s enrollment in the group. It may be terminated at any time, by either party, by giving written notice to the other party.

I certify that the named participant below is healthy and capable of participating in all activities without restriction. I understand that it is solely my responsibility to determine whether there is any medical reason that he/she should not participate in an activity.

To maintain the integrity of our Kids Like Me programs, ensure the safety and welfare of each child, and respect the hours of program operation as well as staff schedules, please review and note the following new pick up and late fee policy.

It is imperative that parents or authorized guardians be on time to pick up and sign out children at the designated end time of each registered program. Should parents be late, please know that fees will be imposed for any and all late pick ups in order to cover additional staffing costs. There will be no exceptions or warnings. If a parent/guardian is late for whatever reason (flat tire, heavy traffic, weather conditions etc.) a late charge will still be issued. A “no exceptions” policy makes it easier to apply the late policy to everyone consistently and fairly.

The Late Fee Structure Is As Follows:

• 5 to 10 minutes late (past designated end of registered program) = Automatic flat $10.00 late fee

• Every minute thereafter = Adds a $1.00 per minute

• Time is calculated only according to clock in lobby near sign out sheets

• Late fee payments are expected to be paid the same day the late pick up occurred.


LATE PICK-UP PROCEDURE:

If you know you are running late, please contact the program Director and let her know the anticipated time of pick-up. It is helpful for staff to know in advance so they can help your child understand and adjust to the late departure. It also helps the staff plan for appropriate supervision for the child after program hours.

If a parent is late and has not contacted the Kids Like Me Director, the following protocol will occur: First the parent/legal guardian will be called.

If the parent/legal guardian cannot be reached, the child’s authorized emergency contact (s) will be called. We will continue to attempt contact with the parent/legal guardian and/or the authorized emergency contacts until 6:15 pm.

If by 6:15 pm, we have yet to hear back from anyone, we will call the local police department and/or Child Protective Services.

Child Protective Services can be reached at: (800) 552-7096.
Local Police Dept’s: Van Nuys: (818) 374-9500 and Culver City: (310) 837-1221

If you are having consistent difficulties in picking up your child by the time class is scheduled to end please talk to your child’s program Director to help you find resources or assist to find solutions for prompt departure.

Consistent late pick-ups without significant communication may lead to dismissal from the program.