17th JD CYDC Program

Adams and Broomfield Counties

The 17th Judicial District (17th JD), encompassing Adams and Broomfield counties, is situated in the Northeast Region of Colorado. Adams County, the fifth most populated county in Colorado, features a mix of suburban, industrial, and rural communities. The 17th JD is economically disadvantaged, with 10.3% of school-aged youth living in poverty. The primary goal of this judicial district is to collaboratively provide the necessary support and resources for youth, whether through various programs or community development initiatives.

The roles within the 17th JD focus on community supervision and involve making referrals for treatment services when needed, monitoring compliance with court orders, overseeing school attendance, and collaborating with other professionals involved with the youth. Additional responsibilities include conducting urinalysis testing and electronic home monitoring when necessary, identifying and addressing the needs of youth and their families (such as transportation concerns), and providing updates to the court regarding compliance with supervision and bond conditions.

Programs:

The Family Engagement Specialist

The Family Engagement Specialist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary teams within the district (i.e., Engage in both Adams and Broomfield counties) working with the referred youth and family, completing an approved strength and needs assessment (CANS) and providing documentation to the court/professionals regarding recommendations for services. This position will take on the coordination of Engage staffing's as well. This position also serves as a back-up facilitator for the Informed Supervision classes, which are often used as a requirement for release from detention for certain offenses. This position has also assisted in TRAILS data entry and clean-up throughout the last two Fiscal Years and will continue to do so moving forward.

The ROC

The ROC (Recognizing Opportunities for Change) program through the Probation department is a short-term detention prevention and stabilization program for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The program offers online academic programming, teacher-led instruction, therapeutic interventions, mentoring, life skills, employment readiness/job skills, and projects within the community. The ROC hasa program with thestudents - Orientation, Determination, Action, Transition and Aftercare.

Quick Resources

Dept of Youth Services

Contact Information

CYDC Director: Abbey Williams

Phone: 303-866-7981

Email: Awilliams@cydc17.com

Address: 9025 Grant St. Ste 150, Thornton, CO 80229

District Managers

Contact a district manager directly for more information.