report from the Juvenile Probation Commission - Texas Juvenile ...
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BELL $60,500.00Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:New BeginningsNewExtended Day Program/ Intensive DayNew Beginnings progam is developed as a diversion to commitment to <strong>Texas</strong> Youth<strong>Commission</strong>. This pogram uses both <strong>the</strong> correctional and <strong>the</strong>rapeutic approach toteach <strong>the</strong> youth accountability, responsibility and to provide <strong>the</strong>m with <strong>the</strong>opportunity to make changes in <strong>the</strong>ir lives and become productive citizens.BEXAR $835,259.00Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:Home-Based Substabuse TreatmentNewSubstance Abuse TreatmentThe program will provide home-based substance abuse treatment services to childrenand <strong>the</strong>ir families. The goals and subsequent intervention strategies would be tailoredto meet <strong>the</strong> specific needs of <strong>the</strong> child and family. In particular, <strong>the</strong> treatment planand interventions would take into consideration <strong>the</strong> unique developmental needs of<strong>the</strong> child, <strong>the</strong> norms/values/health beliefs within <strong>the</strong> family’s culture, issues related togender and sexual orientation, <strong>the</strong> presence of any underlying mental health issues,and critical family factors that impact <strong>the</strong> child’s substance use.It is anticipated that <strong>the</strong> children and <strong>the</strong>ir families will participate in <strong>the</strong> Home-BasedSubstance Abuse Treatment program for 3-6 months, with an average of 18 sessionswithin <strong>the</strong> home. The length of <strong>the</strong> program will vary depending on <strong>the</strong>severity/complexity of <strong>the</strong> child’s substance use issues, availability of <strong>the</strong> family forsessions, and length of time remaining on probation.These services will be provided by a contracted provider(s). All contracts will includeprovisions that incorporate requirements contained in applicable statutes, rules,regulations and guidelines governing this grant, as well as <strong>the</strong> applicable standardsestablished by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Juvenile</strong> <strong>Probation</strong> <strong>Commission</strong> (TJPC). These contracts willbe monitored monthly for financial compliance with contract provisions, and at leastbiannually for programmatic compliance with contract provisions. Reports required byTJPC will be submitted by <strong>the</strong> department, and any supporting data submitted by <strong>the</strong>professional services provider will be closely scrutinized by department personnelresponsible for overseeing this project.Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:Parent Project®ExpandedParent Education & SupportThe Parent Project® was created for parents with difficult or out-of-controladolescents. Parents learn and practice specific prevention and interventionstrategies for destructive behaviors. Its purpose is to motivate and educate high-riskfamilies to effectively support <strong>the</strong>ir child’s compliance with <strong>the</strong> legal requirements of<strong>the</strong>ir supervision and to prevent future delinquent acts. Parents may be self-referredor referred to <strong>the</strong> program by probation officers or <strong>the</strong> Court.118 TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 2011Two full-time Family Specialist Senior <strong>Probation</strong> Officers will facilitate <strong>the</strong> program andwill provide parent advocacy and follow up as needed. Each class will be 10 weeks inlength, with 10-15 families participating. The Family Specialist Senior <strong>Probation</strong>Officers will be trained to: