Glen’s House Shelter Care

A Court-Community Partnership

Glen’s House offers a supportive and structured setting for youth who require an out-of-home placement as directed by the court. Youth have an opportunity to pause, re-group, and refocus. Our program emphasizes stability, supportive care, and opportunities for accountability, helping youth prepare for a more positive path forward when they return to their families and communities.

Police officers play games with youth
 

Program Overview

 
 

This program provides short-term services for Kalamazoo youth ages 12-17 who are referred and Court ordered by Kalamazoo County Juvenile Justice Court.

Placement with Family & Children Services may occur when:

  • The youth is on probation and has violated probation terms.
  • The youth is awaiting adjudication and has been detained by law enforcement.
  • The youth is determined to be ineligible for Juvenile Detention but requires an out-of-home placement.

Youth may remain under supervision and care for up to 29 days following eligibility screening.

 

On-site services include:

  • Educational activities.
  • Positive Behavior Support lessons.
  • Power Source: Emotional Regulation activities.
  • Structured activities such as art, team building, games, and independent living skills.
  • Structured physical activities.
  • Inclusion and involvement of parents, family members, or caregivers, as directed by the court.
  • Working closely with outside agency providers that services the youth.
 

Referrals

 
 

Referrals are made by the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Justice Court.

Funding

 
 

The Kalamazoo County Child Care Funds.