Youth Services Burea Services of the Youth Services Bureau

C.H.I.N.S. Diversion (Upswing)

Program Description
Upswing is a program designed to assist youth ages 6-17 and their families in resolving problems which have gone beyond the families’ capabilities of managing alone.

Specifically, Upswing is an intervention program for youth who are in danger of a C.H.I.N.S. Petition. Upswing works with the youth and his/her family to identify their strengths and needs which are used in the development of a case plan.

The case manager assists families with the identification and accessing of community resources that will meet the needs that cannot be met through the Upswing program itself. Upswing aims to educate and empower families so that they are better equipped to help themselves.
How Do I Know If My Son/Daughter’s Behavior Is Appropriate For The Upswing Program?

Criteria for Eligibility*
  • Truancy
  • Running away
  • Not following the reasonable rules of parents
  • Experiencing consistent problems in school
  • Early signs of alcohol and/or drug use

• Behavior which is putting the youth at risk of coming into contact with the law
Criteria for Ineligibility*
  • Fire starting
  • Involvement with weapons
  • History of violent behavior
  • Alcohol and other drug use that has resulted in severe social, family or legal problems
  • Self-mutilation and other self-destructive behaviors which are actively dangerous to self
  • Current court involvement
  • Youth with past or current C.H.I.N.S. Petition or for whom a C.H.I.N.S. Petition has been filed and court action is pending

    *  Referrals will be given individual consideration
Who Can Make A Referral?**

  • Family
  • School
  • Law enforcement
  • Community Agencies

Upswing Referral Form
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Contact The Program Case Manager
For more information from Dept of Health & Human Services