Admissions Process

Sunnybrook Children's Home is licensed by the State of Mississippi to provide residential care. It serves male and female children who meet the criteria for basic care. Children considered appropriate for basic care are those who are capable of functioning in an open environment and community without needing continuous supervision or intense therapeutic services. Our children attend public schools where academic excellence is encouraged and is a priority.

To get started, you may call the Sunnybrook Children's Home office at (601) 856-6555 and request an application, or download forms directly from our website. See the application under LINKS in the right column. Applicants may also visit the Sunnybrook Children's Home administration office to request an application.

Note: We will accept Department of Human Services application forms for all DHS referrals.

Next Steps:

1. An initial referral screening process is conducted.

2. If the referral appears to be a candidate for Sunnybrook Children's Home, an admissions packet is sent to the parent/legal guardian.

3. After reviewing and assessing the admissions packet by the screening committee, an assessment interview will be arranged if the youth appears to be an appropriate candidate for the program.

4. During the assessment interview, the youth will be further assessed according to the following criteria:  

  • Reaction to limits set by authority figures
  • Reactions to stressful situations
  • Violence
  • Suicidal potential
  • Strengths and deficits
  • Intensity and frequency of anxiety, depression and anger
  • Capacity for healthy interpersonal relationships

5. Following the assessment conference, a decision on the suitability of placement for the youth will be made on the basis of all available information.