Judge Davids 2007 In-Service
Agency Fair Participants
21st Century Scholars began in 1990 as Indiana's way of raising the educational aspirations of low and moderate-income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families can afford a college education for their children. Its goals are to help more students continue their educations, reduce the high school dropout rate, prepare students for the workforce, decrease the use of drugs and alcohol among middle and high school students, and improve individual economic productivity and the quality of life for all Indiana residents. Income-eligible 7th- and 8th-graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state are guaranteed the cost of four years of college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. If the student attends a private institution, the state will award an amount comparable to that of a public institution. If the student attends a participating proprietary school, the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech State College. Nadine Pearson, representative, 765-455-9562.
Boone County 4-Hs newest 4-H program, in partnership with the Boone County Juvenile Probation department, is TeRRiFiCC 4-H. This program is designed to provide a positive youth development experience for juvenile probationers, using 4-H as the tool to do so, and will teach life long skills to youth using the 6 pillars of character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. The program also will be including activities from the 4-H project curriculum, such as microwave cooking, aerospace, etc. The 4-H fair board has allocated space in the community building for TeRRiFiCC 4-H participants to make an exhibit about something they have learned through this program and display it at the Boone County 4-H Fair. Tony Carrell, 765-482-0750.
Bridges to Success is a strategy for building Lebanon Community Schools. A community school is both a set of partnerships and a place where services, supports and opportunities lead to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. Bridges to Success help schools develop services and supports in education, youth development, family support and engagement, and community development. These efforts are intentionally designed to achieve the conditions for learning that research shows are essential for all children to succeed. The program in Lebanon is a result of a collaborative partnership between the Lebanon Community School Corporation, the Lebanon Educational Foundation and the United Way of Central Indiana. Pamela Walter Boley, director, 765-482-5950, ext. 13852.
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Boone County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for preventing child abuse in all its forms and thereby enhancing the quality of life for children and families in Indiana. Prevent Child Abuse Indiana works with community, state, and national groups to expand and disseminate information about child abuse prevention. Further, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana translates that information into action through the development of sound child and family oriented policies, community-based prevention activities, public awareness, and educational initiatives.
Cummins Behavioral Health has been a successful provider of behavioral health services for people in West Central Indiana for more than 30 years. It recently opened an office in Lebanon and continues to also serve area residents with services at its Crawfordsville office. It provides assessment and treatment for adults, children and adolescents, addiction service and case management. The clinical teams at Cummins work closely with each individual to help create the best possible treatment plan and to identify the services that are most needed. Eric Ward, executive vice president of business development; Lynette Clark, provider, 765-482-7421.
DAMAR provides programs in a structured, supervised setting for adolescents ages 6-20 with mental retardation (mild, moderate or severe/profound) developmental disabilities, autism, conduct disorder/oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, emotional problems (secondary to mental retardation) and problems associated with sexual or physical abuse.. The treatment focus/area of specializations includes individual and group therapy, family counseling, behavior management, recreation, self care and daily living skills training. Danielle Smith, associate director of marketing and communications, 317-856-5201.
Boone Co. D.A.R.E., Camp 911 AND Boone County Police/Fire Teen Academy DARE is a united project of the Boone County Sheriffs Department, Lebanon Police Department and the Lebanon and Western Boone School Corporations for the purpose of preventing drug abuse in children and youth. The project emphasis of DARE is to help students recognize and resist the many subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. In addition, the programs strategies focus on feelings relating to self-esteem, interpersonal and communication skills, decision making and positive alternatives to drug abuse behavior. BCSD Sgt. Deborah Martin and LPD Sgt. Steve Smith undergo ongoing training in intensive courses of instruction to carry out their duties as DARE program leaders. Camp 911 and the Boone County Police/Fire Teen Academy are partnerships between area law enforcement and the Lebanon Fire Department. LFD Firefighters Mark Brown and Benji Johnson, representatives.
Family Connections dba Triple L Ranch is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) agency that specializes in working with neglected and abused young people and their families. It was founded to provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which programs can address the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of youth and families in crisis. It is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Family Connection, Inc. is the parent company for Hope Hill Children's Home and Triple L Youth Ranch. It provides a variety of services for children and families both in Indiana and Kentucky. These services include residential group home services, residential treatment services for abused and neglected children, residential services for pregnant teen mothers and infants and therapeutic foster care.
Family Interventions Inc.s mission is to provide responsive, flexible and strategic home-based services to at-risk children and their families. It is a 501 (C) 3 Non Profit Agency that provides Family Preservation, Therapy, Parent Education, Youth Mentoring, Independent Living Training, Foster Parent & Adoption Recruitment, and teen groups. Many local residents have been assisted through its family preservation advocates who work closely with the family, their individual needs and goals, helping them to become a more productive and family-centered unit. Others have sought assistance through its therapeutic services and educational programs. Brett Ratcliff, executive dir., Anna Cedars, program dir., 765-361-0840.
Families United Inc. bases its services from offices in Lafayette, Attica and Crawfordsville. It has more than 40 employees who provide an array of social services including home-based case management, supervised visitation services, child and adolescent out-patient counseling, marriage and family therapy counseling, anger management, groups, adoption counseling, sex offender programs & specializing in sexual abuse treatment of victims and offenders (SOMM approved program). Kathi Lange, LCSW, LMFT President, office - 765-363-0684
Gibaults mission is to provide life-changing opportunities for children and their families. Gibault provides them opportunities to grow emotionally, educationally, spiritually, physically and socially. It uses individualized treatment plans designed to teach each child the life skills necessary to maximize their potential, accept responsibility for actions, and gain control over their behaviors. The childs growth occurs in a highly structured environment where they can test new behaviors while working on their treatment plans. Jeremy OConnor, marketing and aftercare coordinator, 812-298-3121.
Head Start (C.A.P. of Western Indiana) The Head Start Division of Community Action Program Inc. of Western Indiana has been available to preschool, low-income families in Benton, Boone, Fountain/Warren, Montgomery and Parke counties for many years. CAP of Western Indiana also provides Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to three years of age. The Head Start program offers both a center-based and home-base preschool program. Head Start serves 317 children and the EHS program serves 60 children. Families must qualify by meeting incomes that are at or below 100% of the federal poverty guideli8nes. Head Start also enrolls children with disabilities who meet these requirements. Head Start is provided at no cost to eligible families. Further information may be obtained by calling 765-793-4881.Amy Wharton, recruitment operations coordinator, 765-793-4881.
Indiana Development Training Center (IDTC) is a residential treatment program for children and adolescents dually diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and emotional disturbances. The continuum of care includes Day School Services, Community Treatment Units, CCI Units and Private Secure Units. All residents attend the on-grounds school. Further information is available by calling Admissions, 317-815-0505 Timothee Hammond, Community Relations.
Indiana United Methodist Childrens Home has been serving children in Indiana for 90+ years. Its philosophy involves a genuine concern and love for each child. The multi-faceted treatment program aids youth who cannot cope with the everyday responsibilities of family living. It provides care for children ages of 6 and 18 without regard to sex, race, religion, ethnic or family background. Services include residential and day treatment, accredited on-grounds school, individual and group counseling, flexible scheduling for family counseling, independent living skills program, ability to transition residents to public schools/jobs in the community, transitional living program, staff secure unit for males 6-13, staff intensive treatment for males and females ages 8-15, visitation based on treatment needs, home-based counseling services and day school. Admission information, Heather Meyer, admissions social worker, 765-482-5900.
Indiana Youth Institutes mission is to promote the healthy development of children and youth by serving the institutions and people of Indiana who work on their behalf. It is a leading source of useful information and practical tools for nonprofit youth workers. Secondary audiences include educators, policy makers, think tanks, government program officials and others who can impact the lives of Hoosier children. In addition IYI is an advocate for healthy youth development on the local, state and national level. Richard Gordon, director of statewide outreach, 317-396-2700.
Indiana Institute for Families, Inc. serves children, adolescents and adults who have been physically, sexually and emotionally abused and neglected, sexually reactive youth, non-violent adolescent sexual offenders and special needs youth with a variety of attachment, developmental, social, emotional and behavioral disorders. The Institute supports six primary program providing individual, sibling, parental, family, group and experiential treatment modes. The programs include Child Abuse Treatment, Juvenile Sex Offender and Sexually Reactive Youth, Special Needs Kids, Foster and Adoptive Families; Adjustment and Stabilization program, and Experiential & which include play therapy, healing with horses, horse play, and Karate Kids as well as the Youth Leadership Program. The Institute currently serves approximately 450 children and family members. Diane A. Burks, executive director, 317-271-3500
Indiana MENTORs mission is to create a system of care for individuals with complex conditions providing options for living in the community; supports for attaining independence; and opportunities for personal growth and personal connection in natural settings. Its basis is that individuals should have the opportunity to receive services and supports in their own communities regardless of the complexity of their condition, severity of their disability, or challenges of their behavior. It is part of the MENTOR Network which was founded in 1980. The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury; to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges; and to elders in need of home care.
Interact Family Services Inc. is a therapeutic foster care agency that works with children from 0-18 years of age. The agency provides home-based therapeutic services for medically fragile, pregnant girls, and mothers with babies. Shawna Webster, supervisor, 317-545-8081.
Ladoga Academy and Kokomo Academy is dedicated to presenting youth with new opportunities and the attitude and skills to cope and thrive in society. Kokomo Academy is a residential facility for troubled adolescents between the ages of 11-18 and Ladoga Academy is for troubled female adolescents between the ages of 10-18. Both accept youth from all Indiana counties, as well as surrounding states. Services include residential services in Title IV-E approved facilities, detention services, full continuum of services, family and group therapy, diagnostic services, progress reports/court reports, accredited education programs, recreational therapy, medication evaluation and treatment and discharge/aftercare planning. Kelly Nichols, community relations, 317-439-5843
Lutheran Child and Family Services Residential Treatment Facility is a center for children who are recovering from the effects of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Boys and girls age 6-21 who are experiencing chronic behavior and/or emotional problems and/or with a history of hurting themselves or others are eligible for admission. Most have problem at home or at school and have failed hospitalizations or other less restrictive programs. Youth with a minimum IQ of 65 are eligible for placement Carmen Young, referral relations representative, 317-353-8211, ext. 201.
Mental Health Association of Boone County is a United Way, educational and program-driven agency. This Boone County agency offers Home-based services, Parenting Programs & including a Fatherhood Initiative and Helping Children through Divorce & and also can provide supervised visitations. The agency offers advocacy for victims of domestic violence and also house a short-term, emergency shelter, HELPING HANDS, for victims & their children. Case managers are available 24/7. Jane Taylor, director, 765-482-3020.
Options Treatment Center is an 80-bed comprehensive residential program designed for the treatment of children and adolescents ages 8-18, with mental retardation- developmental disabilities and co-concurring mental illness. This program provides support and treatment in a highly structured 24-hour environment. Each resident is provided an Individual Treatment Plan, based upon assessment of need, which supports the child in reaching their person-directed future plans. The therapeutic atmosphere of support, structure, inclusion, therapy, and encouragement based upon each resident's needs is the fundamental source of treatment. OTC has two Transitional Living Units to assists residents in solidifying their already learned coping skills in a supportive therapeutic environment. In addition, it provides the resident a supportive opportunity to gain self-confidence in independent living skills providing increased opportunities. Dan Turner, representative, 317-544-4340.
Resolute Treatment Facility specializes in the residential treatment of adolescent males ages 12-18 who have demonstrated sexually maladaptive behaviors and are in need of a secure and structured environment. Transitional programming is offered through Success Group Home, a 10-bed group home located directly behind the Resolute Treatment Facility. Success Group Home provides a less restrictive setting to youth who have completed intensive treatment for sexually maladaptive behaviors and are working on reintegration back into the community. Resolute also offers an Intensive Community Integration Program providing intensive community and home based programs for moderate to high-risk sexually maladaptive youth who are returning to the community from a residential or group home program and for low to moderate risk youth who may have poor community supervision or a high risk home environment and are going to be treated in the community. Megan Jessup, Admissions Coordinator, 317-630-5215.
Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village, Vincennes, is known as a leader in residential treatment and secure detention services for at-risk youth. The not-for-profit facility specializes in short and long term staff-secure residential placement for males and females between the ages of 6-21. The Youth Village also specializes in transitional and independent living services, substance abuse and sex offender treatment. In addition, the facility offers a Community Service Platoon, SOAR Program which deals with mental health i8ssues, Family Preservation/Aftercare and Shelter Care services. This IV-E eligible facility is licensed by the State of Indiana and has an accredited on-site Jr.-Sr. high school. It has a capacity of 188 youth and is located on 80 acres. Currently, the Youth Village provides programming for six states and the U.S. federal government. T.J. Brink, planning and development, 812-886-3000.
Survival Skills for Women, Boone County is sponsored by Boone County Community Foundation, Witham Health Services, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boone County Project Help, Mental Health Association of Boone County, Boone County GAL/CASA Program, and Boone County Habitat for Humanity. The program is a series of 10 three-hour workshops on assertiveness, personal health, nutrition, money management, child management, self-advocacy, legal rights, coping with crisis, community resources and re-entry employment. The seminars teach women basic day-to-day life skills, helping them in managing their household, money, and giving them insight and resources on the health, behavior and education of their children. A light meal also is provided as well as child care. The classes are designed to help women gain the confidence needed to take charge of their lives as they move forward toward independence.
Tobacco Free Boone Countys mission is to significantly improve the health of Boone County residents by involving various community partners whose emphasis is to reduce the use of tobacco by youth and adults in Boone County. Delana Bennington, coordinator.
Wernle Childrens Home Inc. The philosophy of child care at Wernle is one which provides a nurturing environment and an emotional involvement that allows and encourages children to grow and develop into self-sufficient, caring adults. To do this, an attempt is made to coordinate the latest theories and techniques of child development and treatment of emotional problems with an understanding of the child's basic human need for intimate, trusting relationships which demonstrates love and forgiveness. Wernle is a residential treatment, behavioral health care agency that is family focused and child centered, providing opportunities for the growth and development of troubled youth and their families. Wernle is approved by the Council on Accreditation, is licensed by the Indiana State Department of Childrens Services, and is an affiliated social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Shaye Isaacs and Robin Cruz, referral and development specialists, 765-939-4562.
Whites Residential and Family Services offers home-based services for families of children being returned to them from out-of-home placements. White's Residential and Family Services mission is to provide hope for children and families and offer services which challenge them to live lives of character, stability, and service to others. It offers an independent living program for adolescents who are not being reunified with their family and therapeutic foster care for long and short-term programming for youth of all ages. Its emergency shelter care program is for youth ages 12-18 and Whites offers a residential program with on-grounds school for mildly emotionally disturbed, pre-delinquent, conduct disorder/oppositional defiant disorder, physically/sexually abused, sexual offenders, runaways, low self-esteem, and poor school performance/behavior youth. Herb Hobson, admissions coordinator, 260-563-1158.
Whitington Homes & Services for Children & Families provides specialized/therapeutic foster care for males and females ages 0-21 who have experienced one or more of the areas of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse, status offenders, runaway, developmentally delayed, pregnant, adolescents with babies or small children, behavioral and school problems, multiple placement history, dual diagnosis. It also provides for sibling groups in these areas. In addition, Whitington has independent/transitional living services for females ages 15-21 (children birth-6) who need an opportunity to practice independent living functions while being supervised by staff. Adolescents must have the ability to demonstrate basic life skills and be motivated to complete high school and/or seek employment. This program accepts pregnant adolescents/those who have small children who then live in the unit with the mother. The scattered site apartment/independent living program serves males and females ages 17-21 (children birth-6). The program is fore adolescents/young adults who need supervised and supported opportunity to live in a community based apartment and prepare for independent living. They must complete high school or continued education and seek employment. Jill Furge, marketing director, 260-745-9431.
Witham Health Services Toxicology Department was established in 1981. It is not located in the Witham complex on North Lebanon Street, but is at 1400 Dan Conn Dr.
in Lebanon. Witham Toxicology Laboratory has earned laboratory certification from: CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), JCAHO (Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), OSHA and the State Board of Health. In addition, its laboratory is a 15-year participant in the College of American Pathologists proficiency testing for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories. Witham Toxicology Laboratory adheres to strict chain of custody protocols, testing accuracy, as well as customer service for clients in the private sector, business and industry, health and medical, school corporations, drug treatment centers, coroners, probation and law enforcement. Anne Smock, business manager.
Youth Opportunity Center is a ground breaking continuum of residential youth-care organizations that combines comprehensive services, a professionally-trained staff and revolutionary facilities. Our uniqueness is our ability to service youth in a diversity of programs across the continuum. The facilitys goal is to provide children and adolescents with the care and guidance to help them lead healthy, productive and fulfilling lives. Included in the programs are emergency shelters for 2-18-year-old youth; a TransLife program (6-18) for youth who are at a critical developmental stage; Specialized Treatment for Emotionally Disturbed Youth (6-18), a compassionate approach to behavior modification; TASC, a private-secure facility to help adolescents who are dealing with severe psychiatric and/or chemical dependency problems; Acute TRAC, immediate crisis-intervention and stabilization; Chemical Dependency TRAC; Chronic TRAC, a highly structured therapeutic environment, and YSB, a group home program based in a residential neighborhood of downtown Muncie for adolescents who are approaching emancipation, reunification or need independent living skills. Polly Craig, director of admissions; David Dickerson, detention center director, 765-289-5437.
