How do you place a boy?

Some Basic Principles

Westview Boys' Home has a reputation for excellence in providing structure and supervision. The Westview Behavior Management plan is based on a levels system which includes daily ratings in all areas of behavior with natural consequences for both negative and positive behaviors.

We provide a home for boys ages 6 to 18. For more information about the nature of our boys and our program, see programs.

Westview is licensed by the state of Oklahoma as a "Residential Child Care Facility." Westview accepts boys who are able to live in group care. The decision to be placed is a joint decision between the boy, his legal guardian, and Westview staff. Boys must agree to be at Westview and obey the rules. Westview will not accept a boy who refuses to be placed. A boy must be of school age (cut off age is 17 for intakes) and be able to make it in public school in order to be accepted and remain at Westview. Westview does not have a private school.

Westview does not accept custody of a boy. This remains with the parent, guardian or court. Westview will keep a boy beyond the age of 18 if the boy is doing well and wishes to remain under the rules and guidelines until graduation. After high school, Westview seeks to help boys establish themselves for their future.

The Application Process

To receive an application, you can either call our office at (580) 688-9281, or click here to download an application.  If you have any questions about this application, or the application process to place a boy at Westview, you can email those questions to Shiann Metheny, our Counselor and Intake Advisor, at wbhcounselor@gmail.com.

The following items are to be provided before placement:

• Completed application to include: Medical and Dental information as well as a Social History (both are a part of the application forms packet).
• Immunization Records (including Boosters)
• Social Security Card (a copy is acceptable)
• Psychological Evaluation completed within the past six months (to help determine if Westview may be an appropriate placement).
• Current School Records
• Birth Certificate (Copy is acceptable)
• Legal Custody Papers (a copy of divorce decree, adoption papers, papers giving custody, guardianship, managing conservator, etc.)
• Court Order and or Probation Conditions (if applicable)
• Interstate Compact Request, if applicable (may be done at intake).

Westview's Privacy Policy:

Westview will not share, sell or distribute any information gathered through our application forms.