Bakers Ferry Center
4525 Bakers Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Phone: 404-505-7877
Fax: 404-505-7810

Overview

The Bakers Ferry Center is a 12-bed, 24-hour emergency shelter care facility serving male youths who are awaiting court dates for delinquent and/or status offenses. The program offers a therapeutic environment that emphasizes accountability for behavior while promoting growth, responsibility, and goal achievement.

Objective

The goal of the Bakers Ferry Center program is to promote positive behavioral change; to develop the youth’s sense of accountability and responsibility; and to facilitate successful integration into society. The center follows the Balance and Restorative Justice (BARJ) model, which emphasizes accountability and reparation to victims and the community. Additionally, therapeutic curriculums address “Thinking For A Change” to promote positive cognitive behavior outcomes.

Population Served

Bakers Ferry Center serves boys aged 9 through 17 who are awaiting a court date and cannot be released back to their families or a relative, and who meet Department of Juvenile Justice protocol for non-secure detention placement, and Bakers Ferry Center referral protocol.

Other Admission Criteria

Other factors for admission may include: Severity of dysfunction, particularly as related to daily living skills, housing, employment, and social support; number of crises requiring hospitalization; and/or shortfall in the provision of necessary services.

Fees & Charges

There is no charge to the client for services. Bakers Ferry Center is operated under contract with the State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Services in Detail

· Psychiatric counseling
· Individual therapy
· Social education
· Substance abuse treatment
· Vocational services

Hours of Operation

The Bakers Ferry Center is a full-time residential program. Youth are supervised 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.