The Department of Children’s Services operates nine community residential program homes throughout the state. These minimum-security homes have residential programs that are designed for youth who, through evaluation, have been determined to be appropriate for community placement. The primary focus is to provide a structured program that includes academics, community involvement and an individual program plan. All youth are afforded the opportunity to reintegrate into their home community through the provisions of counseling services, education and, in some cases, community service or actual work experience.The homes provide a wide range of treatment services, including individual and group counseling, medical/dental treatment, recreation, academic and vocational training, transportation, substance abuse rehabilitation and more. Five of the |
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homes have in-house schools designed for students who have experienced problems with adjustment in public schools. Several of the programs have strong work components and offer independent living skills, as well as money management training for older students.
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