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Before admission to Volunteers of America’s Group Care Program, all participants have had a CHINS (Child In Need of Supervision) and/or delinquency petition filed against them by law enforcement or the Unified Judicial Court. Once someone has completed a report or petition and the youth meets with law enforcement or the Court, a Temporary Custody Directive is completed. If the youth meets the criteria established by the Temporary Custody Directive, he/she will be removed from the home environment and placed in Group Care. Volunteers of America staff complete a thorough intake once the young person enters Group Care. The intake identifies the reason the youth may not return to his/her home environment as well as any potential safety concerns for the youth and/or staff.
Shelter Care
Participants in the Shelter Care program have current involvement with the Juvenile Justice System. A formal petition of a CHINS (Child In Need of Supervision) and/or delinquency is in the process of or has been filed with the Unified Judicial System. Once a report or petition has been completed and the youth meets with law enforcement or the Court, a Temporary Custody Directive is completed. If the youth meets the eligibility criteria for temporary custody, he/she will then be transported to Shelter Care.
Non-Secure Detention
Youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System or who are court-ordered into the custody of the Department of Corrections may participate in the non-secure detention program.
Crisis/Short Term Care
Volunteers of America, Dakota’s Crisis/Short Term Care program is designed to work with youth that require therapeutic services in a structured living environment. Services provided focus on behavioral, mental health and academic areas.
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(605) 367-5714 |
| (605) 367-4293 |
(605) 367-5714 |