Juvenile Detention

Mission

To provide safety, security and structured care while supervising the youth in our custody. We are committed to demonstrating integrity, honesty and respect for youth, families, co-workers and community through positive role modeling.

Vision

To create and develop a long and withstanding change in how youth are viewed and valued by others and more importantly themselves.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect

The Bay County Juvenile Home (BCJH) is operated under the Office of the Bay County Executive. The facility is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Child Caring Institution. The BCJH is a 29 bed co-ed, secure facility for youth between the ages of 10-17 (Youth under the age of 13 are only accepted under special circumstances with approval from the Director). The function of juvenile detention is to provide temporary care for youth requiring secure custody pending court and disposition or pending transfer to another jurisdiction or agency. Youth are admitted only by court order; voluntary placements can not be accepted. Bay County primarily houses Bay County youth. Out of county youth are accepted with approval at a per diem of $175 to $190. Please see this memorandum regarding status offenders and violations of court orders.

Please be advised we are limited for the out of county youth we can accept. If you would like to email [email protected] or complete a form to determine availability we will contact you as soon as possible. Please check your email junk/spam folder. Email responses are sent to the email entered on the form.

Intake Request Form

Referring Agency Acknowledgement of Policy

Referring Agency Information Packet

When scheduling court for your youth please contact the facility to schedule. Many hearings are virtual and can cause scheduling conflicts as we have limited computers and staff to manage multiple hearings at one time.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

Policy Packet

Parent/Guardian Consent Form Packet

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Policy

Medical Consent Form

Immunization Consent Form

Decline Immunization Form

Immunization Information Sheets

Bay County Notice of Privacy Practice

Dental Consent Form PDF

All approved visitors who wish to meet with youth face to face must have an appointment prior to entering the building and:

Must not be ill or displaying symptoms of illness

The BCJH was established to provide temporary care and services in secure and safe custody to juveniles ages 10-17 who are charged of a crime, adjudicated, pending court action or awaiting transfer to another facility and who cannot be served in an open setting. The Bay County Juvenile Home is committed to treating youth in a least restrictive manner which respects the individual while providing a safe and secure environment for all residents and staff. Basic purposes of the facility are to:

Provide a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.
Provide for resident's basic needs, such as shelter, food, clothing and access to emergency medical and dental care.
Prevent the violation of resident's legal rights during detainment at the Bay County Juvenile Home.
Provide for the physical, emotional, religious, educational and social needs during detainment.
House the youth in a safe and humane environment, maintaining the level of security necessary to prevent escape and assures that the youth lives free of fear assault or intimidation.

Juvenile Home Staff - Youth Development Worker (YDW)

All employees complete a minimum of 50 hours of orientation and training prior to assignment and receive a minimum of 25 hours training annually relevant to their position. All employees go through a criminal back ground check prior to assignment and additional criminal background checks are completed throughout the Youth Development Worker's employment. Youth Development Workers are all certified in adult CPR and First Aid as well as in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Visiting Days and Times

Visitation for residents is limited to approved parents/guardians, legal step-parents and grandparents on the following days and times:

In person visits are by appointment only and are limited to one visit per week

Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm phone calls and virtual

Sundays 3:00pm to 4:30pm phone calls and virtual

Phone and virtual visits are first come first serve.

Probation Officers, Attorneys, Therapists and others who have approved professional contact with youth please call and arrange a time to meet with the youth.

Phone calls are allowed in the order they are received and limited to 15 minutes. Allowing unauthorized persons on the phone to speak with residents may result in loss of phone privileges.

Medical Services for Residents

If the resident to be detained takes prescribed medication, please be sure to bring the prescribed medication at the time of intake. The medication must be in a pharmacy-dispensed bottle with instructions for administration on the bottle or written from the doctor. Many factors are involved with allowing the youth to take the medication immediately. Medications need to be verified and discrepancies in number or type of pills need to be researched. The following information should be on the prescription bottle:

Name and Address of pharmacy
Date of prescription or refill
Number of pills prescribed
Name of physician
Name of patient
Medication name
Dosage
Direction for use-including precautions if any

There is a nurse on site periodically throughout the week to meet basic needs of residents. Referrals for out of the facility services are made as necessary. The Bay County Juvenile Home does not transport residents outside of the facility for routine or non-urgent medical needs.

Immunizations

It is required by the State of Michigan through licensing that residents of this facility receive immunizations within 30 days of intake. See Rule regarding immunizations here. The Bay County Health Department provides an immunization clinic for residents the first Thursday of each month at no additional cost. The Bay County Health Department records all immunizations on MCIR (Michigan Care Improvement Registry). Please see this site for vaccination information statements.

Dental Services

It is required by State of Michigan licensing that a dental examination within 12 months prior to admission shall be documented or there shall be an examination not later than 90 calendar days following admission. If the dental examination identifies a need for dental treatment, there must be a plan for securing needed treatment within a reasonable amount of time, based on the extent of the dental needs identified. See Rule regarding dental examinations here. The Bay County Juvenile Home secures services with a licensed dentist.

School Program

The school program is an on site, fully accredited educational program staffed by the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District (BAISD). Classes include core academics following the Michigan curriculum guidelines, physical education, and academic work geared to each youths specific learning needs. Arrangements can be made for the youth to complete schoolwork from their regularly attended school while lodged at this facility.

Resident Meals

The Bay County Juvenile Home participates in the National School Lunch Program, which ensures the nutritional quality of meals served meet minimum requirements. Residents receive three (3) meals and a snack each day. The facility never withholds food as a form of punishment or to induce a particular type of behavior.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
[email protected]