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lowndes county system of services for the helping families initiative

MISSION STATEMENT. . Our mission is to reduce the number of juveniles committed to detention facilities and decrease the number of incidents and suspensions by aligning community partners to provide family-focused intervention services.. . HELPING LOWNDES FAMILIES INITIATIVES. . . PROGRAM FUNDING. .

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lowndes county system of services for the helping families initiative

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    3. $30,000 provided for Year 1 through LCBOE Title I program $5,000 provided for Year 1 and subsequent years through District Attorney’s office Potential Funding Sources

    4. Court Referrals

    5. C Violations D Violations Possession of Stolen Property Possession of Knives Participation in Major Student Disorder Extortion Sexual Acts Illegal Organization Possession/Ignition of Fireworks, Firecrackers or Smoke Bombs Alcoholic Beverages Other Threat Upon Board Employees or Property Damage Robbery Stealing, Larceny, Grand Theft Burglary of School Property Possession or Discharging of Firearms Explosive Device of Any Type Unjustified Activities of a Fire Alarm System Drugs/Alcohol Arson Criminal Mischief Aggravated Battery Rape or Attempted Rape Possession of Weapons Other

    8. Data on “C” and “D” violations are received electronically from Lowndes County Public Schools. Parents of students who committed any “C” violation receive a letter from the District Attorney’s office outlining the importance of compliance to the Student Code of Conduct Handbook. The program director presents case to the Helping Families Initiative Team. Appropriate services are determined for the family and student. Parents/guardians of the student are notified that participation in the initiative is required.

    12. In an effort to provide holistic consolidated services to the students and families of Lowndes County, community partners have committed an alliance of services based on the Helping Families Initiative.

    14. Probation Services Community Service Drug Testing Home Visits Detention

    15. Helping Families Initiatives Program Administrator Prosecution Services Supervises program director Serves as liaison between school and DA’s office Sends warning letter to parents/guardians Serves as case officer for each open case Monitors the services for each identified family Makes referrals to various agencies Ensures program compliance

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    20. Lowndes County Department of Human Resources Lowndes County Mental Health Family Guidance Center - Family Service Center of Lowndes County Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council Lowndes County Public Schools District Attorney’s Office Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Bradford Health Services Alabama Cooperative Extension System Boys and Girls Club Lowndes County Commission Faith-Based Organizations Lowndes County Juvenile Court Alabama Public Health Department Alabama Medicaid All-Kids West Alabama Public Transportation Civic and Social Organizations

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