I.T.A.S.K.I.N. Juvenile Center

About IJC

North Homes, Inc. is licensed under authority of Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 5, and Minnesota Department of Corrections.

 

I.T.A.S.K.I.N. Juvenile Center (IJC) consists of a 35-bed treatment facility serving male and female youths between the ages of 10 - 17 years. Children under 10 years of age are accepted in the facility, if significant behavioral problems are a concern. Emergency foster care is an available resource for these children.

 

 

Residential Treatment

The Residential Treatment Program focuses on Skill Building/Behavior Modification Programming teaching daily living skills through a structured Level System.  Criteria for advancing through the Level System is based on developing and exhibiting pro-social values and behaviors identified in the youth's individual treatment plan.

The following skill areas are addressed in the treatment plan:

• Social/Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Control
• Vocational Skills
• Independent Living

 

Residents are able to complete the program in three to six months.  Monthly progress reports and quarterly staffings keep referral agents up-to-date on documented treatment, as well as coordination of care by the Residential Treatment Coordinator.

 

Residents participate in the daily-programming components:

• Full-Day School Programming

• Life Skills Development

• Psycho-Educational Groups

• Discharge Recommendations and Planning

• Medication Education

• Recreational Programming

• Native American Cultural Programming

The daily routine is consistent within all programming, offering residents: nutritional meals and snacks, schooling, homework/study and journaling time, chores, recreation, group activities, therapy/counseling, and structured free time.  Daily activities start around 7:00 a.m., and residents are required to be in bed by 9:00 p.m. (may be earlier if child is under 12).

 

Home visits are also an integral part of transitioning back to the community.  Eligibility for visits will be determined by parents or guardians, referring worker, and treatment team.  Transportation is also available on request from the referring agent.

 

Upon completion of our programs, follow-up continuum of care resources, such as family foster care, respite care, in-home/family reunification services, truancy prevention, and psychological services are available upon referral. 

 

Emergency Shelter Care

Referrals are accepted from Social Services, Corrections, and Law Enforcement. The shelter program provides a safe and structured short-term placement for 30 days or less.

Placements are accepted for the following reasons:

• Neglect or Abuse
• Status Offense
• Minor Delinquent Offenses
• Awaiting Long-Term Placement
• Respite Care/Time Out

 

Health screenings are provided by a registered nurse within 24 hours of admission. Each child is assigned a treatment coordinator and primary counselor. Stabilization planning is done immediately at intake to address any immediate issues, crisis, and discharge planning.

 

35-Day Evaluation Program

The 35-Day Evaluation Program provides 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff with the clinical supervision by an on-site, licensed psychologist. 

A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues and historical information, is conducted. The assessment team then recommends on-going services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and family. The IJC evaluation program consists of components, which are integrated to develop a final evaluation report.

These components include:

• Behavioral Assessment

• Psychological Evaluation

• Chemical Dependency Evaluation

• Family History/Assessment

• Health Assessment

• Health Screening

• Academic Assessment

 

Evaluation residents participate in the same daily programming as youths in our shelter and residential treatment programs.  The Evaluation Program is also available for youths placed in Secure Detention.

 

Secure Detention

Our juvenile center includes a 9-bed secure facility, which provides placement for male and female youths pending court or disposition.  Referrals are accepted from:  Courts, Corrections and Law Enforcement agencies.

Detention Program components include:

• Group Living
• Behavior Management Groups

35-Day Evaluations are also available for youths placed in our secure facility.

Cost

Pricing is determined by the facility, type of program, and youth's responsible county.

 

The following prices are effective through December 31, 2004.

 

Contact Us

ITASKIN Juvenile Center

1880 River Road

Grand Rapids, MN  55744

Phone:  (218) 327-3000

Toll-Free:  (888) 430-3055

Fax:  (218) 327-1871

E-mail:  ijc@northhomesinc.org