DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Life Development Resources For Juvenile Services Center Therapeutic Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of contract with Life Development Resources (LDR) for Juvenile Services Center (JSC) therapeutic services.
SUMMARY
Dakota County Community Corrections has contracted for therapeutic services for juveniles at the JSC for many years. Youth who receive therapeutic services while at the JSC often gain tools to understand their emotions, behavior, and past trauma. These supports can help them build healthier coping skills and make better decisions when they return to their communities. As a result, they are more likely to experience personal growth, reduce future involvement in the justice system, and move toward a more stable and positive future.
Life Development Resources (LDR) will provide therapeutic services to address the complex mental health needs of youth in the JSC. LDR will provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) services, both individual and group, and ensure that services received by the target population through this contract are delivered in a manner that is supported by research and adapted to a cultural context within the scope of the model.
OUTCOMES
How Much? The average cost per JSC funded client serviced by LDR is $3,477.
How Many? In 2025, LDR served 46 total clients, 31 of which were fully funded by levy. The remaining 15 clients were funded by insurance, medical assistance, and partially by levy. LDR conducted 859 individual therapy sessions and 688 group sessions, with 907 ancillary hours.
Who Is Better Off? Youth who receive therapeutic services while at the JSC often gain tools to understand their emotions, behavior, and past trauma. These supports can help them build healthier coping skills and make better decisions when they return to their communities. As a result, they are more likely to exp...
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