Truancy is a major problem nationwide and often indicative of other factors affecting a child’s ability to attend school. JusticeWorks YouthCare Truancy programs are designed to identify the root causes of truant behavior, and to engage families as partners in eliminating truancy.
On November 3, 2016, Governor Wolfe signed new truancy legislation into law. In response to these changes, JusticeWorks developed the Attendance Improvement Program (AIP) with the goal of developing partnerships with schools, child welfare agencies, families, and youth in resolving the issues that cause habitual truancy.
The JusticeWorks Attendance Improvement Program (AIP) is designed as a diversion and educational service for students and families and is offered as a voluntary program. The target population is for elementary, middle, and high school students that have received three (3) unexcused absences and are in danger of progressing to habitual truancy.
We are pleased to announce that Adams County Children and Youth and West Chester School District in Chester County have contracted to implement our program in combating truancy. Other school districts have also expressed interest in our diversion program. Stay tuned as we track the success of this program.