At Risk Youth Petition

Where do I file the petition? Petitions must be filed in the Court Clerk's Office (3rd floor, Rm 307) at Juvenile Court (1211 E. Alder, Seattle) or at the Court Clerk's Office (2nd floor, Rm 2C) at the Regional Justice Center (401 - 4th Ave.

An at-risk youth is a child who is less likely to transition successfully into adulthood. Success can include academic success and job readiness, as well as the ability to be financially independent. It also can refer to the ability to become a positive member of society by avoiding a life of crime.

Mentoring Programs ( At Risk Youth )The programs include anger management classes; the "Probation To Work" job development and and workplace mentoring program; and case/care management. These programs are designed to help youth transition from the juvenile justice system back into school and employment.

The purpose of a CHINS petition is to temporarily place a child outside of the home in an attempt to repair family relationships and ensure child safety.Under a CHINS petition, the parent and the child are required to attend counseling, which includes family and individual counseling.

In the broadest sense, a youth at-risk is a child or adolescent who faces extreme threats to a successful transition into adulthood. Characteristics of at-risk youth include truancy, lack of interest in academics, and disconnection from the school environment.

Character development and ethical enrichment activities; Mentoring activities, including one-to-one relationship building and tutoring; Community youth centers and clubs; Nonschool hours, weekend, and summer programs and camps; Sports, recreation, and other activities promoting physical fitness and teamwork;

An At-Risk Youth (ARY) petition is a request from a child's parent or legal guardian to the Juvenile Court to assist the parent in maintaining the health and safety of their youth or the youth they are legally responsible for.Absent from home for at least 72 consecutive hours without parental consent.