JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM | KEENE CITY OFFICE
Pre-CHINS Diversion Program offers information and referral, as well as case management and advocacy to youth who are truant, or who chronically disobey the lawful commands of their parents or guardians, and their families who are at risk of filing a CHINS (Child in Need of Services) petition in District Court.
Last assured
06/18/2024
Physical Address
3 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
Hours
Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 4 pm
Voice
Fax
6033579857
Fax
6033579878
Application process
Call ahead; Walk in; Referral from school, a police officer, concerned people working with the youth, the parent, or the youth themselves.
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Age restriction- 7-18 years Resident of 19 towns/city jurisdiction of Keene District Court Not eligible if: Prior court involvement - youth with current or past CHINS or delinquent petition; A current /pending abuse and neglect case; Currently involved in diversion or court program; Fire starting; Involvement with weapons; History of violent behavior; Active chronic substance abuse resulting in severe social, family or legal problems; Harmful behaviors to self or others.
Service area
Alstead, New Hampshire Chesterfield, New Hampshire Gilsum, New Hampshire Harrisville, New Hampshire Hinsdale, New Hampshire Keene, New Hampshire Marlborough, New Hampshire Marlow, New Hampshire Nelson, New Hampshire Richmond, New Hampshire Roxbury, New Hampshire Stoddard, New Hampshire Sullivan, New Hampshire Surry, New Hampshire Swanzey, New Hampshire Troy, New Hampshire Walpole, New Hampshire Westmoreland, New Hampshire Winchester, New Hampshire
Agency info
KEENE CITY OFFICE
City offices and Welfare for the City of Keene