The goal of Jefferson County’s PINS Prevention Program, operated by the Children’s Home in conjunction with the Department of Social Services and the Family Court system, is to avoid out-of-home placement and family disruption in cases of serious youth misbehavior. Participation is voluntary. The programs provide case management services to the entire family of identified, at-risk youth over the age of 11.
New York State defines a Person in Need of Supervision (PINS) as “a child under the age of 18 who does not attend school or behaves in a way that is dangerous or out of control, or often disobeys his or her parents, guardians or other authorities.” All PINS proceedings are heard in Family Court.
