Family Handbook

Contents Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) ................................................................................ 3 About PRCS Family Handbook .............................................................................................................. 4 Family Handbook Program Addendums ............................................................................................. 4 Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Requesting After-School Care at Another PRCS Location ................................................................. 4 ePACT ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Required Paperwork ........................................................................................................................... 5 Payments ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Tuition Assistance – PRCS CARES Program ..................................................................................... 6 Program Refunds and Cancellations ...................................................................................................... 6 Individuals with Disabilities and Accommodations .................................................................................. 7 Parent Involvement ................................................................................................................................ 7 Custody Documentation ..................................................................................................................... 7 Program Operations .............................................................................................................................. 8 Ratios and Cohorts ............................................................................................................................ 8 Picking up Participants ....................................................................................................................... 8 Ride Share Programs ......................................................................................................................... 9 Important Update on Exemption of Licensure for PRCS School-Aged Programs ..................................... 9 Child Release Policy: Parental Impairment Due to Drugs or Alcohol ...................................................... 9 Accident and Incident Reports .......................................................................................................... 10 Daily Program Information for Participants ............................................................................................10 Dress ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Personal Items ................................................................................................................................. 10 Outdoor Play .................................................................................................................................... 10 Sunscreen ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Food Brought from Home ................................................................................................................. 11 Health ...................................................................................................................................................11 Medication ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Short-term Medications .................................................................................................................... 12 Long-term Medications ..................................................................................................................... 12 Diagnosed Allergy but No Medication Provided ................................................................................ 12 Food Allergies, Intolerances, or Restrictions .................................................................................... 12 Seizure, Diabetes and Asthma Plans ............................................................................................... 12 Sick Participants ............................................................................................................................... 13 Daily Health Check ........................................................................................................................... 13 Emergency Medical Care .......................................................................................................................14 Behavior ...............................................................................................................................................14 Code of Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 14 Expectations for Participants ......................................................................................................... 14 Expectations for Parents & Guardians .......................................................................................... 14 Consequences of Violating the Code of Conduct .......................................................................... 15 Cause and Procedure for Suspension or Dismissal .......................................................................... 15 PRCS Zero Tolerance Policy ............................................................................................................ 16 Emergency Preparedness ......................................................................................................................16 Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect .....................................................................17