PSG / CIP - Wood County Programming
Professional Services Group
Community Service/Restitution provides services to youth who are referred from Wood County Department of Social Services when youth have court ordered community service hours and/or restitution. These youth are placed in a variety of work settings throughout the county and are held accountable in the amount of hours and/or restitution they owe. The youth need to go through an employment training group prior to being matched to a job site.
Referrals for Custody Studies are received through the Wood County Family court. This program assists the court in reaching a determination as to placement and visitation by citing factual information and observations in recommendations to the court.
Electronic Monitoring offers an alternative to incarceration and out-of-home placement for juveniles. Electronic monitoring serves as a technical procedure for the monitoring of a client's adherence to curfew compliance. The equipment used requires no active participation by the client except in wearing the transmitter on his/her ankle.
Home Detention is an intensive supervision program based on a five level system. This program assists on stabilizing the behavior of the client and aids the family in regaining control in the household. Minimum length of program is eight weeks.
Intensive Supervision services adjudicated delinquent youth, ages 12-17 years old. The program offers a variety of services that include individual and family counseling; liaison between the client, Department of Social Services, and the school setting; recreational activities in a group setting; appearances in Juvenile Court; and help with finding jobs for our clients.
The Urinalysis Program services youth who have had difficulties with alcohol and/or drug usage. Referrals are made to the program by Wood County Department of Social Services. These youth need to come to the office and drop a "UA" on a random basis that can range from weekly to monthly depending on the needs of the youth. Youth are seen weekly by the UA worker.