Story Behind the Curve
The numbers slightly decreased this year do to the number of youth that did not need the use of transportation. The program will contiue outreach to partner organizations and the courts.
Partners
Walden Sierra, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Social Services, St. Mary's Public Schools, St. Mary's County Teen Court, Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, St. Mary's Department of Aging and Human Services, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department, St. Mary's County Library, and the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County.
Action Plan
1. Continual recruitment from the partnering agencies.
2. Developing a partnership with the WorkForce Investment group.
3. Indentify more pro-social activies, e.g. community service, volunteering, peer mentoring, etc.
Program Summary
Provide a van service to transport individuals for both the treatment and the recovery services. With the majority being youth whose families have been affected by incarceration.
Target Population
Children and youth: male and females, 12-18, who have been referred by DJS, family, or are seeking a sober environment to maintain their sobriety or a positive place to be. Without the transportation to the Cove, Drug Free Club house, the children would not attend thus would be more likely to continue with their self-destructive behaviors.
Promising Practice/Model/EBP Employed
How the Program Serves the SB882 Population
Governor's Strategic Goal
Families that have been affected by incarceration and disconnected youth.
Measures
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