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juvenile has been identified as high risk on the Gregg County Juvenile RiskAssessment;psychological screening or evaluation reveals that the juvenile is appropriate forthe program; juvenile must be adjudicated for a felony offense making him at riskof removal from his home; school documentation indicates that the youth haspersistent behavior problems, low academic performance, or low attendance; thechild’s family has a pattern of conflict, instability, or a lack of parenting skills.Any referrals to the program shall be determined upon review by the probationofficer, supervisor, and assistant district attorney during a scheduled case staffing oras assigned by the unit supervisor.Once a child is determined appropriate for the program, a case manager (probationofficer) is assigned to the case. The case manager establishes an intervention planthat involves the child, family, school, and other identified community resources. Theprogram will last a period of six months, depending on the needs of the juvenile andfamily.GRIMES $3,700.00Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:Life's Basic Skills ProgramNewLife SkillsThe Life's Basic Skills Program is designed to provide information to help youth buildgood decision-making skills, improve anger management skills, and help boostresiliency. The program will provide information such as how to recognize and controlanger, how to set priorities, budget money and make good financial decisions to helpyouth prepare for young adulthood. In addition, the Life's Basic Skills Program willprovide information regarding the juvenile justice system as well as parenting andpaternity awareness issues as published by the Office of the Attorney General. It willbe an open concept group for any youth receiving services from Grimes CountyJuvenile Services. It will consist of six lesson plans and each class will be 90 minutes.Certificates will be given for each class completed. Individual and family counselingwill also be offered when there is an identified need.GUADALUPE $70,520.00Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:Community Connections ProgramNewWrap Around ProgramThe Community Connections Program maintains three components to addressjuvenile needs in the community. Component # 1 is designed to provide effective casemanagement services that prevent at-risk youth from repeat violations that couldresult in detention. Youth and families are provided with a unique combination ofsupport services designed to address the needs of their specific circumstances,discourage future acts of delinquent behavior, and promote positive youthdevelopment.The level of service provided is tailored to the individualized need of each youth andfamily referred to the program. The Community Connections Program addresses themultiple contributing factors to a youth's potential detention including, but not limitedto multiple violations, failure to attend school, and curfew violations. Contractor'sAPPENDICES 125