Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is your program accredited?
A: Bayes Achievement Center is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. In 2007, BAC received accreditation through the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services(COA).

Q: Do you accept children from other states?
A: Yes. BAC is not limited to a specific geographical service area.

Q: Are you a locked facility?
A: BAC is not a locked facility. We have a high staff ratio that allows for intensive 24-hour supervision.

Q: Can a child be court ordered to your facility?
A: Yes, however BAC is not a juvenile justice facility, rather it is a treatment center. Admission is typically based on parental consent.

Q: Are you a psychiatric hospital?
A: BAC is a licensed residential treatment center that serves children with behavior problems. Some children may have psychiatric illnesses, developmental disabilities or other handicapping conditions.

Q: Do you use isolation rooms?
A: BAC does not use isolation or locked seclusion. When it is necessary to separate a person from the group, he/she is supervised by staff.

Q: Does your program accept children in the custody of the state?
A: BAC only accepts child specific contracts with Children's Protective Services to provide residential treatment.

Q: Where do the children go to school?
A: BAC has a school on campus that is approved as a non-public school by the Texas Education Agency. Some children may transition to public school once they have made progress.

Q: How long does a person stay in treatment?
A: The average length of stay is 11 months.

Q: Do you accept Medicaid for payment?
A: No. BAC can only accept Medicaid as medical insurance for individuals who are placed.

Q: What insurance do you accept?
A: As a result of BAC’s national accreditation through COA, we will have the opportunity to begin providing services coordinated through private insurance carriers.  However; at this time, BAC can only accept payments from insurance companies who are willing to authorize out of network for BAC's specialized services.

Q: How do I get my child placed at your facility?
A: At the time of referral, it will be determined if the individual meets criteria for admission. Once a funding source has been secured, call and speak to someone in the case management department who will submit an Application for Admission to the Treatment Team for approval. The case manager will advise if the person has been accepted for admission. If there are no openings, the family may choose to be placed on the waiting list.