The Level System is a method designed to allow the residents more privileges in return for increasingly responsible behavior. It helps the residents to realize that privileges and responsibilities go hand-in-hand. In addition, it encourages strides toward independent living.

This Level System provides clear cut direction to both staff and residents on how to advance in the program at Brookwood and to know what behaviors are expected of the residents. The Level System at Brookwood is divided into eight (8) levels and allows the resident to move into the appropriate level when she has mastered the required responsible behaviors. The resident may move up or down depending on her behavior. Those behaving irresponsibly and continuing to disobey house rules, will move down a level until they can display appropriate behaviors; while those showing more responsibility may advance to the next level after completing the minimum period of time allotted.

The Intake Level is for new residents entering Brookwood and is for the purpose of orientation.

Levels 4, 5 and 6 are the discharge levels for those residents who exhibit a great deal of responsibility and are conscientiously preparing for independent living. Those residents in the discharge levels are not necessarily leaving Brookwood immediately, but are showing responsible preparation for the day when they will be on their own.

The Disciplinary Level, or D Level, is the lowest possible level and is assigned to those who are extremely irresponsible and/or violate the first nine (9) rules on the rule sheet.

INTAKE LEVEL - 1 WEEK MINIMUM

Responsibilities:

1. Appropriate interactions with staff and peers.
2. Learn/follow rules.
3. Display appropriate manners and etiquette.
4. Appropriate personal hygiene.
5. Learn household chores/duties from room senior.
6. Discuss/plan goals with Case Manager.
7. Plan/initiate school and work program.
8. Attend school and work program.
9. Meet with Therapist to schedule individual/group/family therapy as discussed at Intake Interview.
10. Complete Life Skill Packet #1 and discuss with Case Manager.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
       ....weekdays - 9 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 11 pm
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
2. Phone Calls: two (2) per day - (one to family/one to friend)
   school months
   ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
   ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
   ....weekdays - 3:30 - 10 pm
   ....weekends - till 10 pm
3. House Activities and outings with staff
4. Ride Alongs with staff

LEVEL ONE - 3 WEEK MINIMUM

Responsibilities:

1. All those on Intake.
2. Proper completion of chores and duties.
3. Attend and participate in Individual/Group/Family therapy as designated in your Treatment Plan.
4. Attend school and/or work programs; excessive absences will result in level drop.
5. Review personal goals with Case Manager.
6. Complete understanding of "Facts of Life" including family planning techniques.
7. Complete Life Skill Packets #2 - 5.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
       ....weekdays - 9 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 11 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
2. Phone Calls: three (3) per day (make phone card with Case Manager)
   school months
       ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 3:30 - 10 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
3. Visits: two (2) per week
4. Walks: One 1- hour walk per week with resident on Level 2 or higher.
   Must have walk pass from Case Manager.
5. Home Visits: as determined by Case Manager/Family and you.
6. Dates: two (2) per week
   Curfew:
       weekdays - 9 pm
       weekends - 11 pm
   (under 15 years old, supervised dates only).
7. Eligible for resident of the month

LEVEL TWO - 4 WEEK MINIMUM

Responsibilities:

1. All those on Intake and Level 1.
2. Develop good communication/social skills.
3. Improvement in interpersonal relationships.
4. Attend and participate in Individual/Group/Family therapy as designated in your Treatment Plan.
5. Proper use of allowance - demonstrate money management skills and turn in receipts.
6. Responsible dating behavior.
7. Time management skills.
8. Good school/work attendance.
9. Implement savings plan.
10. Learn public transportation system.
11. Reevaluate personal goals with Case Manager.
12. Complete Life Skills Packets #6 - 10.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
       ....weekdays - 9:30 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 11 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
2. Phone Calls: three (3) per day
   school months
       ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 3:30 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
3. Visits: two (2) per week
4. Walks: two (2) per week (1 hour) with resident Level 2 or higher.
   Must have pass.
5. Home Visits: determined by Case Manager/Therapist/Family and you.
6. Dates: three (3) per week
   Curfew:
        weekdays - 9:30 pm
        weekends - 11:30 pm
   (under 15 years old, supervised dates only).
7. Eligible for resident of the month.
8. Eligible for room senior.
9. Eligible for third floor.

LEVEL THREE - 8 WEEK MINIMUM

Responsibilities:

1. All those on Intake, Level 1 and Level 2.
2. Demonstrate good communication/social skills.
3. Attend and participate in Individual/Group/Family therapy as designated in your Treatment Plan.
4. Proper handling of house conflicts.
5. Constructive leadership skills. 16 years and older - open savings account/ savings in house safe.
6. Dependable school attendance/grades/work performance - able to wake up on their own in the morning.
7. Appropriate conduct on home visits.
8. Appropriate use of public transportation.
9. Learn Individual Living Skills: cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, financial planning, etc.
10. 16 years and older – part-time/fulltime employment as appropriate.
11. 15 years and under - involvement in some outside activity; e.g. volunteer job, school clubs, church groups, sports teams, etc.
12. Complete assigned duties on regular basis; willing to help/volunteer for other duties as needed.
13. Reevaluate personal goals with Case Manager.
14. Complete Life Skills Packets #11-16.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
       ....weekdays - 10 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
       ....weekdays- 11 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
2. Phone Calls: three (3) per day
   school months
       ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 3:30 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
3. Visits: two (2 per week)
4. Walks: three (3) per week (2 hrs) with resident on Level 3 or above.
   Must have pass.
5. Home Visits: determined by Case Manager/Family/you.
6. Dates: three (3) per week.
   Curfew:
       weekdays - 10 pm
       weekends - 12 am
   one (1) am extension on weekends per month.
   (under 15 years old, supervised dates only)
7. Eligible for resident of the month.
8. Eligible for room senior.
9. Eligible for cottage facility.
10. Eligible for outings with other resident on Level 3 or above
    (2-5 hrs during the day - two (2) per month).

DISCHARGE LEVEL

LEVEL FOUR
MUST BE 17 YEARS OR AT BROOKWOOD A MINIMUM OF 4 MONTHS

Responsibilities:

1. All those on Intake, Level 2 and Level 3.
2. Display increased sense of responsibility and maturity.
3. Complete dependability concerning work/school/appointments.
4. Basic understanding/acceptance of home situation.
5. Mastery of public transportation.
6. Realistic plans for Individual Living or future return home.
7. Savings account -- $500.
8. Able to wake up on their own in the mornings.
9. Reevaluate personal goals with Case Manager.
10. Complete Life Skills Packets #17 - 21.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
2.     ....weekdays - 10:30 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
3.     ....weekdays - 11 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
4. Phone Calls: four (4) per day
   school months
       ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 3:30 - 9 pm
       ....weekends - till 10 pm
5. Visits: three (3) per week
6. Outings: three (3) per month.
   May go on walks/shopping trips alone (2 - 5 hours)
   Level 3 or higher.
7. Walks: three (3) per week (2 hrs) with resident on Level 3 or higher.
8. Home Visits: as determined by Case Manager/Family/You.
9. Dates: four (4) per week
   Curfew:
       weekdays - 10:30 pm
       weekends - 12:30 am
   one 2 am extension per month
   (under 15 years old, supervised dates only)
10. Eligible for resident of the month.
11. Eligible for room senior
12. Eligible for apartment (17 years)

LEVEL FIVE
MUST BE 17 YEARS OR AT BROOKWOOD A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS

Responsibilities:

1. All those on previous levels.
2. Demonstrate understanding of Independent Living Skills; e.g. rent policies, contracts, insurance, taxes, effective budgeting, bill paying, banking, food purchasing, lay-away plans, etc.
3. Outside employment is mandatory.
4. Savings account - $800.
5. All Life Skills Packets completed (#1 - 21); review and prepare #22 for program exit.

Privileges:

1. Bedtime: school months
        ....weekdays - 11 pm
        ....weekends - 12:30 am
   summer months
       ....weekdays - 11 pm
       ....weekends - 12:30 am
   Lights out one-half hour after bedtime
2. Phone Calls: four (4) per day
   school months
        ....weekdays - 6 - 9 pm
        ....weekends - till 10 pm
   summer months
        ....weekdays - 3:30 - 9 pm
        ....weekends - till 10 pm
3. Dates: plans arranged with Case Manager
   Curfew:
        weekdays - 11 pm
        weekends - 1 am
   one 2 am extension per month
   (under 15 years old, supervised dates only)
4. Outings: alone or with resident on discharge levels as approved by Case Manager.
5. Eligible for resident of the month.
6. Eligible for room senior.
7. Eligible for apartment

LEVEL SIX
MUST BE 17 YEARS OR AT BROOKWOOD A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR

1. Taken off systematized Level System.
2. On contract with Case Manager.
3. Independent Living; exercising respect of rules.