1. ADI PTSD Trainers' Symposium
Team Training Pat Jarvis, Director of Training Fidos For Freedom, Inc. October 29, 2017

2. Application Process Fidos has a special Intake Coordinator
Intake Coordinator encourages applicate to visit facility on a Saturday to watch training prior to applying
Once completed application is received an interview is scheduled with the Client Review Committee which consist of
Trainers
Clients
Director of Client Services
Intake Coordinator
Social Worker
Executive Director
Director of Training
Psychologist Specializing in Veterans with PTSD
If not accepted referred to another ADI organization
Waiting period for client training start date

3. Case Management
Once client is accepted for training, Case Manager is assigned by Client Services
Case Manager works with Client Services and the Training Department
Case Manager’s responsibilities:
Walk the client through the process
Make sure all paperwork is completed
Make sure all reading and tests are completed
Serve as an advocate for the client
Be a sounding board and support person for the client

4. Team Training
Rolling Pre-Admission/Start Date for Client

5. Team Training Con’t Pre-Match
One-on-one trainer/client to begin and as needed through out
Client must attend at least 30 hours of class - working with various practice dogs and dogs in training
Training classes are: Wednesday’s 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday’s 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Part of Saturday’s training is a ‘client chat’ where experienced clients share their experiences and newer clients can ask questions
Home visit
Reading materials and various written tests
Meet informally with client, a trainer and Case Manager to ensure the client ready to the next step – good time in their life.
Training staff preforms a ‘Match Analysis’ – Dog and Client

6. Team Training Con’t Match
One-on-one training with the matched dog and the dog’s trainer
Minimum of 30 hours, whenever the trainer and client can meet
Customized training for the clients needs, activities, work and family
Testing, ADI Public Access and other specific Fidos tasks and skills
3 overnights between the Client and the match dog to start the bonding period
14 day bonding period, Client doesn’t take the dog anywhere but Fidos or the Vets, unless a trainer is with them.
Probationary year
Monthly status reports
Client must attend 2 training sessions per month with matched during Probationary year

7. Contact Information
Pat Jarvis: Sandy Spring Road Laurel, MD 20707