The following criteria determines a child’s eligibility for the JDC Program.

• Child is between the ages of 14 and 17 years old
• Child has several referrals to the juvenile probation office that are related to drug or alcohol use
• Child is currently on probation or will be placed on probation for at least a year
• Child has used drugs or alcohol in the past 90 days or is currently in an inpatient treatment facility
• Child has tried other substance abuse treatment in the past but continues to struggle with sobriety
• Child’s substance abuse is affecting the child’s work, school or home life
• Child’s substance abuse is putting the child’s life in danger (ie: drunk driving or running away)
• Child’s substance abuse is negatively affecting the child’s decision making
• Child continues to use drugs or alcohol despite sanctions or negative consequences

How to Apply

The JDC Program accepts referrals from the following sources:

• Child’s Probation Officer
• Child’s Attorney
• District Court Judge
• Children’s Court Attorney

Services Provided

• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Moral Reconation Therapy
• Relapse Prevention Group
• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Parent Support Group
• No cost treatment that does not require Medicaid coverage

Support Services

• Community Support Workers
• Juvenile Community Corrections
• Regular drug testing
• Parenting Classes
• GED classes
• Community Support Groups
• Mentor Dinners
• Experiential and adventure based programming