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school-age Programs

 

IDT Program
Making positive life changes


When youth enter the court system due to truancy, vandalism or delinquent behavior, they are at high risk of further involvement with the criminal justice system and dropping out of school. Many are at risk of out-of-home placement, an intervention that costs taxpayers millions of dollars annually. Keystone’s IDT Program provides a cost-effective alternative, giving students referred by the court system the opportunity to stay in their homes and receive educational and treatment assistance that can help them succeed in school and life.

PROGRAM SUMMARY
IDT (Intensive Day Treatment) serves delinquent youth ages 11 through 17 with combined education and case management services. The program balances structure and nurturance, promoting successful adjustment to life in school, at home and in the community. Door-to-door transportation to and from the program is provided. Students are referred to the program by Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties.

According to a 2003 independent report comparing Structured Day Treatment Programs for Hennepin County children, IDT ranked the highest at keeping students from being placed out of the home into costly, highly disruptive residential treatment. According to the report, 63% of students enrolled in IDT remained in their homes providing the County, and taxpayers, a savings of more than $8 million over a year.

LOCATIONS
IDT's headquarters is located in the Griggs-Midway Building at:

1821 University Ave, #266 N.

St. Paul, MN   55104

IDT's Eden Prairie site is located at:

7706 Golden Triangle Drive

Eden Prairie, MN  55344

For a map go to www.mapquest.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
• Tutor
• Computer lab assistant

TO LEARN MORE
Call Mary at 651-645-5590 or 952-224-5010 or email her.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO READ ANDREA'S STORY

 

“I’ve learned to be assertive and to like myself.”
IDT participant

 

“IDT literally saved my child. I deeply appreciate that today he is alive, living at home and doing well.”
Parent of IDT participant

 

“I appreciate the high level of professionalism displayed by IDT staff. It is extremely rewarding for me to work with an agency that is dedicated to youth and their families.”
County probation officer