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  The Henry County Youth Center, located in New Castle, Indiana, is a fifty (50) bed facility which opened in 1992, and is administered by the Henry County Circuit and Superior Court. The Youth Center provides thirty (30) secure, ten (10) staff-secure/shelter and ten (10) staff-secure residential treatment beds. The secure and staff secure/shelter beds serve multiple courts/counties in Indiana.

In February, 2004 the Circuit and Superior Court redirected the Mission of the Henry County Youth Center by opening a ten (10) bed residential treatment unit in honor of John and Nancy Kellam. The Hon. John Kellam (ret.) served on the Henry County Circuit Court for more than 20 years. The Kellam's are deeply committed to at-risk youth and family, and through their leadership and tireless efforts the Henry County Youth Center has evolved into a highly respected local and regional program with a tradition of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those requiring the supervision of the Court's.

Under the leadership of the Henry County Circuit and Superior Court the Youth Center has developed important collaborative relationships with the New Castle Family Physicians and Adams Counseling & Assessment. These collaborations have served to ensure quality education, mental health and health care services for all residents of the Youth Center.

The Court and the Youth Center leadership are particularly proud of the investment made by community leaders. In addition to the many community stakeholders and leaders that serve on the Henry County Advisory Board, the Youth Center has more than one hundred (100) volunteers who give of their time and talents to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all residents of the Youth Center.

The Henry County Youth Center is licensed by the Indiana Department of Correction and the Indiana Department of Family and Children. All Youth Center programs and services strive to meet nationally recognized standards of practice, embrace strategies that are cost effective, and ensure the safety and promote the positive growth of all those that are served.

Our Mission is to provide LEADERSHIP and structured care and supervision to youth in our temporary custody through a "BALANCED" approach of creative programs and services that teach responsibility, accountability and sensitivity to oneself, family and community.
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Provide a HEALTHY and HELPFUL environment for youth through compliance with state licensure regulations and nationally recognized "BEST PRACTICES".

Ensure a SAFE environment through structured supervision and care.

Promote the physical, psychological and educational GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT of youth placed in our temporary custody.

Integrate community and volunteer INVOLVEMENT to enhance programs and services.

Promote a positive work environment that embraces TEAM principles where staff and volunteers support and encourage one another.

Enhance staff’s PRIDE in their work by recognizing accomplishments and providing developmental opportunities.
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We are dedicated to the on-going planning and implementation of QUALITY programs and services for youth in our temporary custody.

We will foster LEADERSHIP that represents positive role models and encourages youth and co-workers alike.

We will, at ALL times, demonstrate INTEGRITY, HONESTY and RESPECT for youth, families, co-workers and community in building a team to accomplish our organizational mission.

We will actively encourage, recognize and support creative participation, personal well-being and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT of each member of the staff.

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We will engage in a process that places a VALUE on the importance of "balancing" PUBLIC SAFETY with the BEST INTERESTS of the YOUTH recognizing that each has a role in RESTORATION.

The Henry County Youth Center Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization designed to raise and receive funds to benefit the youth placed at the Henry County Youth Center. The funds available through the Foundation may be used to carry out the educational, scientific and charitable purposes of the Youth Center, including but not limited to:

  • Funding for special activities for residents and families.
  • Funding for educational projects that benefit residents.
  • Funding for specialized training that advances the development of staff.
  • Funding for a diverse speakers that promote the educational advancement of residents.
  • Funding for specialized equipment that advances educational opportunities for residents.

The Henry County Youth Center Foundation is administered by an independent Board of Directors made up of community leaders.

All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductable.
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