Youth Reentry Program staff work directly with youth clients and their families during the Reentry Period to establish and implement a viable, tailored Aftercare Plan. Staff provide direct advocacy during placement and in the community.
- For youth ages 15 -24
- Referral-based client identification
- Individualized planning and advocacy
- Visits and meetings prior to discharge, if necessary, to create a smooth transition
- Coordinate youth and family access to supportive services
- School enrollment, placement, and stability
- Identify and overcome barriers to the reentry process
Key Transitional Focus Areas
- Discharge Planning Assistance
- Community Resource Coordination
- Education
- Employment
- Behavioral Health
- School and Family Support
- Resource Coordination
Aftercare Planning and Implementation
- Program staff attend Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings
- Release/discharge planning begins during treatment
- Program staff attends facility discharge meetings
- Frequent check-ins begin upon discharge with Client and Release Resources
- Coordination of Services, Needs, and Goals