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Residential Program
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Who takes care of the
students in the residential dormitories?
The dormitories are staffed twenty-four
hours a day by fully trained residential care staff. The staff are trained in
child development as well as other related areas.
Is there a cost for
living in the dormitory?
No, there is no cost for living in the dormitory. Students are responsible for
their own spending money. Parents may deposit money for their students in the
ISVI Trust Fund. Students may then receive a weekly allowance from the Trust
Fund.
What can students
have in their dormitory rooms?
Each dormitory room has a closet, bed, dresser, desk, chair and lamp. ISVI
provides linens, however students are welcome to bring their own personal linens
if they choose. Students are encouraged to decorate their dormitory rooms to
their individual taste.
What kind of activities are
available in the dormitories?
The dormitory tries to provide the students
with a homelike atmosphere and a variety of family type activities i.e. trips to
ball games, concerts, shopping malls, and other such activities. Students have
parties and other social activities throughout the school year. While in the
dormitories, students develop both social skills and independent living skills.
Do students have access to
computers in the dormitory?
Yes! All dormitories have computer access available
in each student's room or their apartment--in the Transitional Living Center.
Is Internet access
available in the dormitories?
Yes, Internet access is available in the
dormitories. Students may access the Internet in dormitories, but ISVI
terminates all students' user-account access at 9:00 p.m. each evening.
Follow this link to learn about ISVI's
Transitional
Living Center.
For additional information concerning ISVI's
residential program, you may phone or e-mail
Becky Stevens, Residential
Program Director
(217) 479-4408
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