Children, Youth and Families
Delinquency Services
The Dane County Department of Human Services offers an array of services both directly and through purchase of service agencies for youth who are delinquent or at risk for delinquency. Programming is founded in the Balanced and Restorative Justice Model. This model calls for juveniles to be held accountable for their behaviors, agencies to assist juveniles in building desirable competencies, and communities to be assured protection.
General Eligibility
Services are geared to Dane County youth and their families. Specific eligibility criteria are listed for each service.
How to Apply
There is no application process for youth who have been referred to the Department of Human Services due to law enforcement involvement.
Persons interested in non-court involved, early intervention, voluntary services should contact the agencies listed in the Services section directly to apply for services.
Cost
There is no cost for the majority of the prevention and early intervention services provided by the Neighborhood Intervention Program.
Costs may be charged based on the ability to pay for other delinquency services. There is a $25.00 per month fee for all youth placed under Human Services supervision. This fee is waived if the juvenile is placed outside the parental home. In these instances, however, a monthly fee is charged for the placement. Parents are sent information by Dane County fiscal representatives which help determine the amount of the fee.
12/06/2010