Grayson County Post-Adjudication Program

The Grayson County Post Adjudication Program (The Grayson Post), is a secure, 61 bed post-adjudication residential facility for male juveniles, ages 10 to 17. The facility began operations in 1998 and is co-located with the Grayson County pre-adjudication (juvenile detention center) facility and probation department. The facility utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach to understanding and addressing the needs of residents. The purpose of the facility is to provide a safe, supportive environment, where residents can identify and address the cause of the behaviors that lead to their placement.

Some key characteristics we strive to instill in residents may include:

1. Being reliable and dependable, keeping their promises and following through on their commitments
2. Being respectful of themselves and others, treating everyone with kindness and compassion
3. Being proactive in their education and taking ownership of their learning
4. Being able to manage their time effectively, balancing their school-work, extracurricular activities, and social life
5. Being able to communicate effectively and express their thoughts and feelings in a healthy way
6. Being open-minded, curious, and willing to learn and try new things
7. Being able to think critically and make informed decisions
8. Being able to take care of their physical and emotional health, through regular exercise, healthy eating, and self-care practices
9. Being able to contribute positively to their community and make a difference in the world

Admissions

The Grayson County Department of Juvenile Services only accepts children from contract counties throughout the State of Texas. The Department will not accept private pay or parent referred children into the program. Acceptance and discharge of each resident is at the discretion of the Director of Juvenile Services or designated facility administrator and pursuit to the contract terms.

Admissions Policy

The post adjudication program serves males, ages 10-17 years old. Referrals come from juvenile probation departments throughout the State of Texas. We currently contract with fifty plus counties. Offenses for residents range from assault, property crimes to sexual offenses. In order for a potential resident to be prescreened, the referring Juvenile Probation Officer must submit a completed Interagency Application for Placement (Common Application for Placement) as well as a psychological evaluation that has been completed within the last 365 days. The Juvenile Probation Officer will be notified of approval or denial within 1-3 business days. The facility strives to be flexible in order to best facilitate the intake process, including flexible intake scheduling, assistance with transportation, streamlined intake paperwork as well as physical/dental exams and psychological evaluations can be scheduled by our staff.

Grayson County Post-Adjudication Program

Admissions

Admissions Policy

Probation Officer Required Forms

Parent/Guardian Required Forms