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Residential Services Top of Page
Residential Services We provide long-term and temporary residential treatment programs for adolescents that are unable to function in their homes, schools and communities or those awaiting juvenile court intervention. During this time we provide intensive, comprehensive treatment and support through professional staffing and appropriate assessments. We provide both family and individual counseling while making arrangements to meet our clients educational needs.
  • Niequist Center is a residential treatment program for youth unable to function in their homes, schools and communities.
  • Hanson House is a temporary shelter care for children awaiting Juvenile Court intervention.
Juvenile Justice Services Top of Page
We provide services for the Juvenile Justice Agencies such as Porter County Courts & Juvenile Probation throughout the local area. These programs have been designed specifically for needs that have been brought to our attention. We work closely with Juvenile Justice agencies to provide effective, practical and cost effective alternatives for these youth and their families.
  • Risk Management works with adolescents who are at "high-risk" or "very high-risk" of entering the criminal justice system. It is a full-day program that runs a minimum of 42 weeks. The program teaches new skills and behaviors and reinforces connections to the community.
  • Community Transition / Day Reporting Program works with adolescents who are returning to the community or those adolescents and families at "high-risk" and need added supervision and services to help them make appropriate decisions.
  • Saturday Detention Program is designed to help Juvenile Court hold young offenders accountable who have violated probation.
Juvenile Justice
Out-Client Services Top of Page
Out Client Services Most Family and Youth Services Bureau clients are fundamentally the same as other children of similar ages and like all children they can make good use of a variety of supports as they meet the challenges that life presents.
  • Out-Client Services provides professional services to our community by providing many options in professional counseling for children 5-18 yrs and their families.
  • ADD (Alcohol and Drug Defense) is a two track program serving adolescents referred by the courts. Track 1 works with those who do not have serious difficulty with substance use. It is a four week program for 12 hours. Track II requires a more intensive 28 weeks to deal with more serious drug related problems.
  • Parent and Family Education Groups Referrals are received from Courts, Prosecutor's office, Schools, Department of Child Services and others. Programs include Nurturing, STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) Classes and Fathering.
  • Therapeutic Summer Day Camp is a unique summer camp to children from elementary to middle school ages 6 to 12 during July.
    Prevention and Early Intervention Top of Page
    The Family and Youth Services Bureau believes that the earlier in life significant family risk-factors can be identified and addressed, the greater the opportunity to make effective changes and reduce the likelihood of significant problems later. Two initiatives have been developed in keeping with that belief.
    • Healthy Families is a national program that promotes positive parenting to newborns through home visitation and other services for families.
    • Tot Shop issues coupons to parents to be redeemed for baby equipment, toys, clothes and diapers after completing a number of tasks related to responsible parenting.
    		Prevention
    Volunteer Services Top of Page
    Volunteer Services The single most important factor in developing necessary resilience in children is the significant presence of non-parent adults in their lives. The Family and Youth Services Bureau offers a number of opportunities for adults to become involved in a positive way.
    Alternative Education Top of Page

    The Family and Youth Services Bureau is committed to helping youth achieve success in school so that they can complete their secondary education and be prepared to lead a productive adult life. Two agency programs are directed toward that goal.

    • The Learning Place is an alternative education program for students with behavior and academic problems that will probably lead to expulsion or failure.
    • TutoringThe FYSB offers a number of tutoring opportunities as an adjuct to other agency programs as well as a stand-alone support for students who need additional academic work.
    		Learning Place

    Family & Youth Services Bureau of Porter County
    Portage Office
    6469 Central Avenue
    Portage, IN 46368
    Telephone: (219) 763-6623
    Fax: (219) 763-0530
    Valparaiso Office
    253 W. Lincolnway
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Telephone: (219) 464-9585
    Fax: (219) 462-4159
    South Valparaiso Office
    1660 S. State Road 2
    Valparaiso, IN 46385
    Telephone: (219) 464-4641
    Residential Fax: (219) 462-8208
    Alternative Education Fax: (219) 468-4159
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