About Baxter County Juvenile Services

Baxter County Juvenile Services successfully operates various youth and family oriented programs under the direction of the Baxter County Government and the 14th Judicial District Circuit Court, Juvenile Division.

Circuit Judge Gary Isbell presides over the 14th Judicial District Circuit Court, Juvenile Division. The Juvenile intake and probation officers work with both delinquency and family in need of services cases for the county. The officers seek to utilize a balanced approach to address the needs of the youth, yet provide an opportunity for the juvenile to be held accountable for his/her behavior, and at the same time protect society.

TIMEMentoring Program

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The TIME Mentoring Program is made possible through a grant from Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services. The Program serves students enrolled at Baxter County Alternative School and clients of the juvenile justice system in Baxter County. The purpose of the program is to establish an ongoing, caring relationship between a volunteer adult and a student in need of additional support.

FamilyResource Center

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The Family Resource Center coordinates public forums, workshops and parenting education classes to help strengthen the family units in the county. The Baxter County Family Resource Center sponsors Teen Substance Abuse Meetings and the Peer Mediation Program established within the three (3) county school districts. Services are offered to all age groups in Baxter County.

HostHome Program

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The Host Home Program provides emergency housing for youth in our county and surrounding areas. The youth stay in a host home for as little as a few hours or up to 30 days. Host Home are families who volunteer to open their home, time and love to youth as a respite during times of crisis.

CommunityPartnership Program

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Broadly defined, community service/community partnership means giving back to the community through work performed for non-profit organizations or local businesses without financial compensation. It is sometimes used as a general term for volunteerism or youth service. It is also used for court-ordered sentencing programs, juvenile diversion programs, or school suspension programs.