Address: 502 E. Holmes St., Janesville, WI 53545
Telephone Number: 608-756-4900; Fax: 608-531-0058
Email address: erinbghl@hotmail.com
Contact Person(s) for Field Placement: Erin Van Dyke
Services Provided: BGH is an 8-bed residential group foster home. Our age group is 13-17-year-old male juvenile delinquents. Issues we attempt to assist them with are AODA, aggression, family problems. We are not limited to these issues and every case is unique. Their stay can range from weeks to years. We work with individual therapists, psychiatrists, and the school system.
Summary of Expected Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes of Student Interns:
Depending on the semester, responsibilities and opportunities will vary. Areas of interest:
- Learning juvenile court system
- Juvenile probation/child protective services
- Involvement with treatment plans
- Individual counseling/psychiatrist
- Updating program and learning state laws
- School system