To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Dan Makelky, Director, Human Services
Prepared By:
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Jessica Williamsen, Child & Adult Protection Services (CAPS) Division Manager, Human Services; Bob Prevost, Interim Finance Division Manager, Human Services
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Presenter: Dan Makelky, Director, Human Services; Jessica Williamsen, CAPS Division Manager, Human Services; Bob Prevost, Interim Finance Division Manager, Human Services
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Subject:
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2:45 PM *Alternatives to Detention Program
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
In the county budget year 2026, Human Services is proposing the County become the fiscal agent for the Alternatives to Detention (A2D) program for youth. Douglas County has been the fiscal agent, however, is no longer participating in the program as of June 30, 2025. In order for this program to continue and be a resource for participating counties, there is a need for a fiscal agent.
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Background and Discussion: In 2019, Shiloh House, in partnership with Savio and 7 counties, created the A2D program. This program is the first of its kind in the state of Colorado and was established with the overarching goal of reducing juvenile recidivism and decreasing the prevalence of long-term placement in a higher level of care, as a result of juvenile delinquency. Youth in this program reside in a safe and structured residential environment while they participate in robust assessment and evaluation to identify needs, strengths, and individualized recommendations. In general, youth admitted to this program have struggled with lower level delinquency behavior or they have recently entered the juvenile delinquency system. The maximum length of stay for this program is 21 days with the intent of returning youth to a lower level of care with more robust and applicable outpatient services in place at the time of discharge.
Arapahoe County Human Services utilizes this program as a resource for placement for youth...
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