Truancy Diversion Services
When a student, age 12 - 17 years old, is referred to the Truancy Diversion Program, a Washington County social worker will provide intervention services to help with attendance problems before a child protection referral. This gives the family a chance to make important changes to fix the truancy issue. The social worker will set up a meeting with the school and parents. Together, they will make a plan to address problems that are affecting the child's education.
The meeting will involve key school staff, the truancy social worker, and the county attorney if the student is 16 years old or older. The purpose of the meeting is to talk about the specific reasons for attendance issues and create a support plan to address these problems effectively, without going to court. This level of engagement includes significant interactions, arranging appropriate services, and setting up measures for accountability.
Submit a Referral Form
In order to be accepted, all referrals must be completed in full.