Joannie went into foster care on August 24, 2009. The reason why she went into foster care was because her father did something that he shouldn’t of done to another child. So in September I got involved with Children and Youth, I had a lot to do to get Joannie back.
Since its inception in 1999, JusticeWorks has taken seriously its obligation to accomplish our promises and to meet the goals of our public sector contract partners. To that end, we have routinely and rigorously measured the results of our services. We’re pleased to report on our program activities for 2010.
JusticeWorks takes seriously its commitment to “Build Better Futures for Youth and Community. In Pike County, our Juvenile Probation Community Services project has adopted two miles of highway. We supervise youth who have community services obligations to make a positive difference in their community.
Renee,
I just wanted to give some kudos to your workers who were present at my family group on Saturday.
We continue to incorporate new techniques and curricula to give our staff enhanced tools to be effective and our customers improved outcomes. These programs are incorporated into our existing programs or can be provided as stand-alone services.
On December 2, 2010 we began serving Dauphin County’s Office of Children & Youth Services. This is the 13th County that JusticeWorks is operating in. We are providing our STOPP program as well as Family Group Conferencing (FGDM).
Dauphin CYS Director Sue Cohick described the County’s decision to contract: