GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

The manual provides an overview of operating procedures, management structures, and responsibilities as guidelines and standards for locally operated homes.

ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES

Standards and guidelines for providing "A Safe Place" for children, and to safeguard staff and volunteers from false allegations. The policies adapted to the host country take precedence over the general policies of ICARE.

PROVO Children's Home

FIRE AND SAFETY

A template for Fire and Safety Procedures. Standards for fire safety, and other physical safety considerations.

PROVO Children's Home

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Procedures to perform to prepare for a hurricane, and actions to be taken during a hurricane.

CARE FOR HIV POSITIVE CHILDREN

Caring for HIV positive children balances the safety of others with a sensitivity to the needs and emotions of the child. This World Health Organization (WHO) provides some helpful guidelines.

DAILY ROUTINE TASKS

VISITATION

"A SAFE PLACE" FORMS

Forms are provided for reporting any accidents, incidents requiring discipline, and allegations of abuse of any type. Actions to be taken are outlined.

INTAKE FORMS

The following forms are required for receiving children into the home. This ensure the proper transfer of information and authority for the care of the children.

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES

TRAINING

SHORT TERM MISSIONS

Opportunities exist for skilled individuals or groups to invest in the lives of children by helping on a short term basis.

VOLUNTEERS