Transitional/Independent Living Program
This program will provide independent living skills and transitional services to support youth needing help with the transition from placement back into the community. These residents will be given the tools necessary to successfully live on their own.
Each resident will learn how to set and accomplish individual goals, how to manage their time, and how to manage stress. They will have the opportunity to earn incentives by meeting expectations and making progress on the individual goals.
Case management service will be provided to each resident. Program staff will prioritize the needs of each resident based on the results of an initial screening.
Non-Secure Detention
Prairie Lakes Youth Programs will provide an alternative to secure placements for residents who do not fit the criteria for secure detention. Residents may be brought into Non-Secure Detention on a warrant, 72-hour hold, a CHIPS petition, or voluntary placement agreement with a social service agency. They may also be court-ordered to spend a specific amount of time in the Non-Secure program. There are many residents who are in need of help on a short-term basis or who need a safe environment while going through various evaluation processes. Residents in the Non-Secure unit will attend school through the Prairie Lakes School. They will also participate in the TruThought Corrective Thinking Program.
Continuing Care / Halfway House for Chemical Dependency
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise will provide continuing care/halfway house services for chemical dependency. Residents admitted into this program may or may not have completed a primary CD treatment prior to admission. This program can also be used in conjunction with our Transitional/Independent Living Program. Many youth who have finished chemical dependency programming could benefit from further help with their recovery.
It is our intention to provide the continued help these residents need closer to their home communities. Our cognitive based TruThought Corrective Thinking Program will be used with all of our residents.