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Detention
The Midland County Juvenile Care Center's Detention unit is a 22 bed maximum security detention facility. The detention unit is licensed to house juvenile offenders 11-18 years of age. Placement in this facility requires action by the Juvenile Court. Services offered by the facility are listed below.
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Highly Trained Staff
All personnel undergo an extensive orientation and training program prior to independent assignment receive a minimum of 24 hours of training relevant to their position, annually. Direct Care Workers are also certified in adult CPR & First Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
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School Programs
All youth housed at the Center are provided with quality educational services. Programming is operated by Midland Public Schools and all facility teachers are State certified & hold special education certification. Information regarding a youth’s educational experience may be directed to (989) 837-6080 Ext. 226.
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Recreation
Youth receive one hour of physical recreation per day during the week and two hours on weekends. Both indoor and outdoor facilities are available to introduce youth to a wide variety of activities through skill building and teamwork.
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Complete Medical Services
All youth are given an intake physical by a registered nurse within 72 hours of admission. Detainees have access to a nurse or doctor for medical needs or concerns. In the event of a medical emergency, the youth would be transported to MyMichigan Regional Medical Center for care. Center staff works closely with parents and Court Probation Officers to ensure that all youth have adequate amounts of any prescribed medication, and works diligently to ensure that medication is administered in the prescribed manner.
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Psychological Services
An initial Coherency Assessment and Suicide Risk Inventory is completed to evaluate each youth’s emotional condition upon admission. Therapy and Psychology professionals are available if needed during their detainment.
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Drug Testing
Upon request, fee based drug testing can be administered for the detection of THC, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, and PCP.
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Youth Behavioral Assessment
Staff assess and prepare a written report on each youth's behavior 48 hours after intake and again 7 days after the initial report. Thereafter, assessment summaries are completed every 30 days until the youth's discharge.
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Food Services
The Juvenile Care Center participates in the USDA National School Lunch Program. This program insures that the youth are provided a balanced diet that meets all nutritional standards for adolescent youth.
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Religious Services
All detention youth are offered the opportunity to attend a weekly group fellowship service. This service offered is on a voluntary basis; youth are not required to participate.
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Convenient Billing
The Midland County Juvenile Center sends an invoice to each placing agency on a monthly basis. Please contact the Midland County Juvenile Care Center for further details about our billing process.
