NSP Parent Information

Visiting Information
Phone Policy

Intake Orientation

Youth admitted to the Non-Secure Program (NSP) complete a minimum 24-hour orientation room time to read the student handbook, learn their introduction, and review their individual due process contract. This time allows staff to assess youth to ensure they enter group chemical free with a basic understanding of the program expectations and pose low risk to the safety and security of other peers, staff, or the facility. Residents will have breaks throughout the 24-hour period.

Philosophy

NSP residents are programmed in a group, within a positive peer atmosphere. A full day school program, and regular group counseling are two components of the program. Daily livings skills and alternative ways of dealing with life situations are also taught. The youth should be prepared to take personal responsibility for the their actions that caused the placement, as well as for their behaviors in daily programming while they are in the facility.

Classification System

Males and females are programmed separately.

Primary Counselor

Upon admission at the facility, every youth is assigned a primary counselor. This person will be your main contact for communication regarding your child's stay at our facility. He or she will contact you approximately weekly while your child is in placement, and if you have specific questions you may contact the primary counselor.

Medical Information

Families are responsible for medical expenses while their child is at the Anoka County Non-Secure Program. Please advise facility staff of insurance company and policy number.

Clothing Policy

Listed below is the maximum allotted clothing allowance per resident. These clothing list numbers are not required, but are the maximum of clothing allowed. NSP has limited clothing storage space in each room and limited laundry facilities, so adherence to these guidelines is appreciated. Youth who do not have personal clothes will be provided clothing by the program.

• Personal property generally refers to personal hygiene items. However, residents in our long-term programs may also be eligible for additional personal items. If your child is a long-term resident, connect with your child’s primary counselor to determine what personal items your child may have approved.
• All articles brought to the facility will be searched by staff prior to being distributed to the residents.
• Staff shall decide if “sayings” and illustrations on clothing are appropriate.
• For seasonal wear, you may provide a hat, jacket, gloves, winter boots, and/or scarf for your child to use during their stay in the program.

Clothing (allowed in rooms):

**All strings must be removed before being allowed to wear.

If personal property is left behind after departure, you have 30 days to pick it up. After 30 days, the items will be donated.

Mail Policy

All incoming letters are delivered on weekdays and are opened in front of youth and checked for contraband before being given to the residents. Youth are allowed to send out one letter per day (stamp and envelope provided). Parents may provide pre-stamped envelopes to mail more than one letter a day.