- Earn 100 points everyday – we will explain how easy it is for you to do this and give you an example sheet.
- You save your points and spend them on privileges – it’s like having your cake and eating it!
- You need to reach a target of 2,100 points which usually takes three weeks.
- With 2,100 points you can get the go ahead from the Programme Supervisor to graduate to level 2
- Extra points can be converted to agreed cash / incentives/privileges and these will be explained to you
- On the first night you need to be in your bedroom by 8.30p.m.
- You can use the points you earn to buy later bedtimes
- Points will be deducted for all sorts of reasons in a way that is firm and fair.
- The Points system is yours – it is up to you to meet the targets – the foster carer will give you encouragement and be fair
- No mobile phones are allowed on the Programme
- No cigarettes, alcohols or illegal drugs are allowed.
- You can earn the right to have a radio in your bedroom after the first night
- No television or computer will be allowed in your bedroom throughout the programme.
- No contact with friends who offend
- Contact with family is very restricted during this level. The programme supervisor will be the link person between you and your family. This rule is made to help you settle in and get to know the carer.
- You are expected to attend school or training or be in work throughout the programme. It may take time to get this organised in the beginning so you will spend a lot of time with your carer doing various activities.
- When at school/work you will need to get a special card signed by your teacher or employer – this helps you to earn points and tells the programmes supervisor how you are doing.
- Routine bag and room searches
- You will not be allowed out on your own at any time.
- We look after your money for you.
There are several people with whom you will be involved:-
- The Programme Supervisor who can be telephoned at any time during the day
- A skills worker sees you weekly for activities
- An individual therapist sees you weekly and you can call her any time during the day
- A family worker – sees your family once a week to keep them informed about the programme