Eckert Youth Homes serves children and families from across North Dakota. We are the only facility in the state to use the Houseparent Model. Our program and facilities are designed to maintain a homelike atmosphere with an emphasis on education, recreation and healing. We teach young people how to build healthy relationships so they can reunite with their families.
ProcessWhenever a child’s health or
safety is at risk, the child could be temporarily placed in protective services.
A court hearing is held and a judge decides whether the child will remain at
home or if there is cause for the child to be placed under the temporary custody
of social services or the North Dakota Division of Juvenile Services. If the
child remains in custody, the child’s custodian determines his or her level of
need. The custodian sends referral applications to facilities—like
Eckert Youth Homes—that
can meet those needs.
When Eckert Youth Homes receives a
referral application, it is reviewed by our Preadmission, Admission and Discharge Committee to determine whether
or not our program will benefit the child and his or her family. When placement
occurs, the child is welcomed to the youth homes and instructed about our
program. The average length of stay at the youth homes is six months.
Referral ProceduresCustodians may mail a completed North
Dakota Universal Application for Residential Services to Eckert Youth Homes at
1102 7
th Ave. East, Williston, ND 58801 or fax applications to (701)
572-8783. For further information, please
contact us.
To download the application form from the
North Dakota Government website,
click here.