Here is a summary of the three unique entities of Teton Youth & Family Services to help you determine which program will best suit your family situation.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROGRAM
Van Vleck House
After School and Summer Programs
Jackson Hole Leadership Program
A summer program for all children 10-14 with 8, 1- week sessions throughout the summer. Fun outdoor activities and development of interpersonal skills.
Kid’s Club
An after school program for all Teton County School District students in grades K-5 which is held at Jackson and Colter Elementary Schools. Children participate in fun activities and learn skills that enhance their ability to be more comfortable with teachers and other students.
Court Program
Participants are referred to the Circuit Court Diversion Program through the Teton County Attorney’s Office for first time offenders. Juveniles in the Circuit Court system are placed on supervised probation.
Adams Canyon Crisis Shelter
Youth ages 10-18 may be placed at the crisis shelter by their parents, law
enforcement or the court for up to 30 days. The reasons for placement include
family problems, running away from home or out of control of parents, child
neglect or abuse, minor legal offenses. Referrals may be made by parents,
schools, law enforcement, or youths.
Group Home
Youth ages 10-18. Primarily court ordered youth who are involved with the Juvenile Court. Private placements can be arranged.
Hirschfield Center for Children
The Hirschfield Center is devoted to preventing child abuse and providing services to families and their children that are at-risk of child abuse. The Hirschfield Center works with families that have experienced divorce, domestic violence, abuse, mental health issues, and substance abuse. These problems put the children at-risk for serious problems.
Red Top Meadows
Red Top Meadows works with adolescent males with emotional, behavioral, or mental health problems that cannot be effectively or safely addressed in the child’s home, community or school. Common issues for our students include poor school performance, family conflicts, poor peer relationships, depression, childhood trauma, attention difficulties, sexual issues, and poor decision making, coping and social skills.
Our Therapeutic Wilderness Program participants demonstrate similar issues and behaviors. They participate in the wilderness program as an adjunct to therapeutic services they receive elsewhere.