Provider Landscape & Processes

Major youth-serving providers and programs across the 7-state region, with referral pathways and coverage.

Tip: Use type filters to compare referral processes (e.g., Diversion vs Aftercare).

Youth Villages — Intercept

Arkansas (AR)

Type: Reentry coaching

Coverage: Central AR; selected counties

Referral: Court/aftercare → Provider intake within 7 days → In-home services

Eligibility: Court-involved youth returning home; clinical need screen

Notes: Coaching model; coordination with school and MH providers.

Program link

Phone: 000-000-0000

Sources

AR DYS annual report 2022
Provider materials

JDAI Local Alternatives

Arkansas (AR)

Type: Diversion

Coverage: JDAI counties

Referral: Intake screening (risk-based) → community alternative slots

Eligibility: Low–moderate risk; non-violent

Notes: Monitoring & case management through probation.

Sources

AOC/JDAI county docs

TJJD Parole & Reentry Services

Texas (TX)

Type: Aftercare

Coverage: Statewide

Referral: Facility reentry planning → TJJD parole supervision → community providers

Eligibility: Youth releasing from TJJD commitment

Notes: Typical duration 6–9 months; county probation coordination varies.

Sources

TJJD annual/legislative reports

County Juvenile Probation Programs

Texas (TX)

Type: Diversion

Coverage: Varies by county (165 departments)

Referral: Juvenile court/probation referral → local program intake

Eligibility: Set by county; often tool-guided (PACT/MAYSI).

Sources

County probation docs
Texas Family Code Title 3

Arkansas Building Futures (ABF)

Arkansas (AR)

Type: Diversion

Coverage: Statewide

Referral: Intake/court → ABF intake ≤10 days → short-course case management

Eligibility: First-time, nonviolent youth; tool-guided risk/needs screen

Notes: School re-engagement and brief skill-building sessions; 60–90 day follow-up when possible.

Sources

Program materials / state diversion notes

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) — 7th Judicial Region

Texas (TX)

Type: Diversion (serious offending)

Coverage: Rural West Texas (7th Judicial Region)

Referral: Juvenile court/probation → MST intake → intensive in-home treatment

Eligibility: Youth at risk of TJJD commitment; caregiver engagement required

Notes: 24/7 therapist availability, fidelity monitoring; coordination with probation and schools.

Sources

Program materials / regional diversion notes

OJA Treatment Foster Care (TFCO)

Oklahoma (OK)

Type: Placement alternative

Coverage: Varies by contracted providers

Referral: Court/probation or OJA → clinical screen → TFCO home match → team supports

Eligibility: Youth 13–17 with serious offenses; family-based placement appropriate

Notes: Structured routines, caregiver coaching, coordinated school and MH/SUD services; planned step-down.

Sources

Program/agency materials

Youth Villages — Intercept®

Tennessee (TN)

Type: In-home family therapy (diversion/reunification)

Coverage: Multiple TN regions

Referral: Court/probation or DCS → Intercept intake → intensive in-home services

Eligibility: Youth at risk of placement or returning from custody; caregiver engagement required

Notes: Low caseloads, on-call support; coordination with schools and MH/SUD providers; planned step-down.

Sources

Program materials / state notes

Mississippi Juvenile Detention Alternatives (MDTC)

Mississippi (MS)

Type: Detention reform (technical assistance)

Coverage: Participating Mississippi jurisdictions

Referral: Jurisdiction engagement → TA plan → risk screen adoption → training → data reviews

Eligibility: Court/probation/detention agencies opting into reform cohort

Notes: Implements risk screening, case processing timelines, and alternatives; uses data dashboards for CQI.

Sources

State/jurisdiction materials