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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

Fax

6033579857

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Fax

6033579857

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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