DACF
operates Level-12 facilities, as defined by the California Welfare and
Institutions Code. We currently accept females aged 12-17, who have a history of
delinquency, severe emotional disturbance,
or who have been unsuccessful at a lower level of care. Unfortunately, we
do not provide services to pregnant youths. We acknowledge that all
of the girls in our care are predisposed towards delinquency, and are at
high-risk for recidivism following discharge. Our high staff-to-resident ratio
ensures that all of our clients are properly supervised, and have access to an
adequate support system in times of crisis.
GOALS FOR CLIENTS
At
Dimondale, we know that each child is a special case, with specific needs,
emotional issues,
and behavioral challenges. Our licensed social workers assess each child and her
situation, as part of the intake process. A targeted needs and services plan
is created within thirty days, and this plan is periodically reviewed and each
child’s progress is reevaluated. The plan and goals are then adjusted
accordingly. The primary goal for all of our residents is reunification with
parents, family, or other primary caretaker(s). When this is impractical, we
seek to prepare children for independent living following emancipation.
DACF
operates Level-12 facilities, as defined by the California Welfare and
Institutions Code. We currently accept females aged 12-17, who have a history of
delinquency, severe emotional disturbance,
or who have been unsuccessful at a lower level of care. Unfortunately, we
do not provide services to pregnant youths. We acknowledge that all
of the girls in our care are predisposed towards delinquency, and are at
high-risk for recidivism following discharge. Our high staff-to-resident ratio
ensures that all of our clients are properly supervised, and have access to an
adequate support system in times of crisis.
,
and behavioral challenges. Our licensed social workers assess each child and her
situation, as part of the intake process. A targeted needs and services plan
is created within thirty days, and this plan is periodically reviewed and each
child’s progress is reevaluated. The plan and goals are then adjusted
accordingly. The primary goal for all of our residents is reunification with
parents, family, or other primary caretaker(s). When this is impractical, we
seek to prepare children for independent living following emancipation.