Delaware
VQ has been a provider in the state of Delaware for over 25 years, working to ensure that today's youth have a brighter tomorrow.
VQ initially opened in Delaware in 1998 as the FCICM (Family Centered Intensive Case Management) program. As the needs of youth and families in adverse situations have changed, VQ has modified their approach to meet these ongoing challenges through innovation and creativity. Our services are targeted to a youth’s assessed needs and staff are cross-trained in a variety of evidence-based models and deliver services to youth on a planned and prescribed basis. VQ has staff and offices located throughout the state that work directly with youth and families, as well as administrative staff who are familiar with state functions and collaborate regularly with our partners to constantly improve services and create a comprehensive continuum of care.
Services in VQ Delaware include:
Accountability
The Accountability Program provides a structured set of supports designed to reinforce compliance, promote stability, and meet the individualized needs of each youth and family. Working in partnership with the Probation Officer (PO), components of the service package can be tailored to ensure the right level of oversight and intervention.
Core elements of the Accountability Program may include:
» Nightly curfew calls between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., at a time designated by the PO
» Two random in-home curfew checks each week to ensure adherence to expectations
» Daily school attendance monitoring, with VisionQuest staff contacting the school by 11:00 a.m.
» Two weekly face-to-face contacts to assess progress, address concerns, and provide guidance
» Access to intervention and support services as needs arise
This structured, flexible approach strengthens accountability while providing the consistent support youth need to remain engaged, compliant, and on track for success.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
A cognitive-behavioral framework guides this program, underscoring the central idea that how individuals think directly shapes how they feel and how they behave. Rather than attributing emotional or behavioral outcomes to external circumstances, this approach empowers youth to recognize that their internal thought patterns are the true drivers of their responses. The advantage of this insight is profound: even when situations remain unchanged, young people can learn to shift their thinking in ways that improve their emotional well-being and actions.
Because this model is highly structured and skill-based, it is intentionally brief and time-limited. As participants gain a clear understanding of what contributes to their success, they become equipped to sustain positive outcomes independently.
VQ integrates Cognitive Behavioral Self-Counseling Skills primarily through individualized sessions, with the flexibility to deliver the curriculum in a psycho-educational group format when appropriate.
Community Service
Our program provides youth with meaningful, year-round community service opportunities designed to build character, strengthen civic responsibility, and foster a deep sense of contribution. Service projects span a wide range of partnerships and community needs, including Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, food banks, the Salvation Army, local animal shelters, Goodwill stores, churches, and community centers. Youth also participate in community clean-ups, township and borough initiatives, beautification efforts such as garden planting and park maintenance, and seasonal support like shoveling and landscaping for older adults.
Through these hands-on experiences, young people learn the value of giving back, develop pride in their contributions, and become active, engaged members of their local communities.
Residential Alternatives to Detention
The Delaware RAD Program provides a safe, community-based residential alternative to incarceration for youth ages 10–17 who have been arrested—but not convicted—and are unable to return home. This model ensures that low- to moderate-risk youth remain connected to the stabilizing forces in their lives rather than entering secure detention unnecessarily.
Community-based alternatives are essential to maintaining continuity in education, family relationships, and supportive services. By keeping young people anchored in their own communities, we protect critical developmental pathways that are often disrupted by secure detention.
RAD’s approach prioritizes normalcy and stability. Youth continue attending their home schools, participating in school activities, and engaging in positive community activities such as the Police Athletic League and Boys & Girls Clubs. This continuity reinforces healthy routines, mentorship, and pro-social engagement. VQ RAD utilizes Trust Based Relational Intervention and operates within a holistic approach that has been developed through evidenced based practices to meet the needs of the whole child. The method to caregiving is developmentally respectful, responsive to trauma, and attachment-based.
The program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering structured supervision and a full continuum of supports. Residents receive counseling, primary medical and behavioral health services, educational programming, recreation, and family-centered interventions—including family therapy and family-oriented recreation. Life-skills development and transportation to court, school, and required appointments further support accountability and success.
For youth who cannot attend their home school due to prior challenges, individualized home-based instruction is provided onsite to ensure uninterrupted academic progress.
The Delaware RAD Program has earned full PREA compliance—a distinguished three-year federal certification—affirming our unwavering commitment to youth safety, trauma-informed care, and operational integrity. The program is also fully licensed by the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL), underscoring the strength of our systems, staff vigilance, and dedication to excellence.
Family Meetings
Family Meetings offer a structured, supportive setting for families who need foundational guidance to address minor challenges and strengthen overall functioning. Using an evidence-informed curriculum, staff facilitate a six-session series designed to help families understand how past and present traumas influence their relationships and daily interactions.
Throughout the program, families learn practical tools and techniques to improve communication, resolve conflict, and build healthier patterns of connection. Staff partner closely with each family to identify individualized goals, reinforce progress, and provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure sustainable improvements in family well-being.
Casey Life Skills
The Casey Life Skills Assessment is a nationally recognized, strengths-based tool used to guide the development of individualized life-skills instruction for youth preparing for independence. The assessment evaluates key domains essential for successful adulthood, including Career Planning, Daily Living, Home Life, Housing and Money Management, Self-Care, Social Relationships and Communication, Work and Study Skills, and Work Life.
Each young person completes the assessment within their first week in the program, allowing staff to identify existing competencies and areas for growth. Based on these results, an individualized Life Skills Plan is created outlining targeted activities, trainings, and experiential learning opportunities. This tailored approach ensures that every youth receives the support and instruction needed to build confidence, strengthen practical skills, and move toward successful independent living.
Guided Recreation
Youth are offered a wide range of positive, engaging recreational activities designed to spark interest, build healthy habits, and replace negative group behaviors. These experiences are intentionally selected to expose young people to constructive outlets they can continue pursuing after discharge, supporting long-term well-being and pro-social engagement.
Activities may include basketball, baseball, touch football, chess, running events, library programs, local theater performances, and community sporting events. Youth also participate in movies, bowling, visits to local fun centers, walks in parks or malls, go-Kart racing, and volunteering or spending time at local animal shelters.
Through these opportunities, young people discover new interests, develop social skills, and build confidence in safe, structured environments.
Girls Self Esteem
Gender-responsive self-esteem programming is offered through both group and individual sessions designed specifically for girls. The curriculum centers on four core areas: trauma and emotional regulation, healthy relationships, sexuality and personal boundaries, and the mind–body connection. Together, these components equip young women with the insight, skills, and confidence needed to build resilience and develop a strong, positive sense of self.
Psychoeducation
Our program provides a structured, trauma-responsive framework designed to help youth heal from the impact of trauma and chronic stress. Through an evidence-informed curriculum, young people learn how their past experiences shape their behaviors, emotions, and relationships. The program emphasizes both education and emotional processing, empowering youth to understand their own stories and actively participate in their recovery.
Meaningful progress requires a shift in self-perception. Our approach supports this transformation by increasing self-awareness, prioritizing physical and emotional safety, and building the skills necessary to manage complex feelings. These elements create a therapeutic environment where youth can safely explore and process trauma, grief, and loss.
Every young person deserves the tools to thrive: the ability to care for themselves and others, regulate emotions, imagine a hopeful future, and navigate adversity. VQ delivers these essential skills primarily through individualized sessions, with the option to provide group instruction when appropriate.
Street Smart
Street Smart is an evidence-based prevention curriculum designed to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, teen pregnancy, and substance use while promoting the development of healthy, informed relationships. VQ delivers the curriculum primarily through individualized sessions, with the option to provide group instruction when appropriate.
The program includes eight structured sessions and a guided visit to a community health resource, such as Planned Parenthood. Each session addresses critical areas of risk awareness and behavior change, including:
» Personal risk for STIs and understanding HIV/STI transmission and prevention
» Correct condom use, including discussion, demonstration, and practice
» Connections between substance use and HIV, and the impact of drugs on sexual decision-making
» Identifying personal triggers and urges and recognizing risky sexual situations
» Coping and problem-solving skills, reinforced through observation and role-play
» Exploration of personal sexual values and development of positive self-talk
» Assertiveness skills to resist peer pressure
» Practical risk-reduction strategies tailored to real-life scenarios
In addition to the eight core sessions, each youth participates in an individual counseling session to reinforce key lessons and apply them to their personal circumstances. During this session, youth identify goals related to safer sexual practices, explore personal triggers and barriers, and develop a customized risk-reduction plan.
A visit to a community resource further strengthens learning by connecting youth with trusted, accessible supports they can rely on beyond the program.
Pre-Trial Case Management
For youth awaiting trial, VisionQuest provides structured case management services designed to ensure accountability, support stability, and promote positive outcomes during the pre-trial period. Case Managers work closely with each young person, their family, and key system partners to monitor compliance and address emerging needs.
Core services include:
» Consistent enforcement of bail conditions, with Case Managers reporting to DYRS at least once per week
» Weekly face-to-face contact with the youth, conducted at school or in the home
» Daily curfew calls and random curfew checks to reinforce accountability
» Ongoing school attendance monitoring to support educational engagement
» Weekly communication with parents or guardians to strengthen collaboration and address concerns
» Access to intervention and support services as needs arise
» Court attendance and advocacy, with the Case Manager present at hearings to provide informed recommendations in consultation with DYRS
This comprehensive approach ensures that pre-trial youth receive the structure, guidance, and support necessary to remain compliant, connected, and prepared for the next steps in their legal process.
VQ Delaware is proud to have partnerships with:
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Sam Mahan Center
Benson, Arizona
Age
6 - 17
Gender
Males
Sam Mahan Center provides trauma-informed care and comprehensive services for children and youth aged 6-17, focusing on their well-being and reunification with family or relatives in the United States. For those without immediate family connections, we work to find long-term shelter homes. Our team values diversity, fairness, and respect, fostering a supportive environment built on open communication, collaboration, and commitment to the children we serve.
Alexis Medina
Gwen Mikeal Village
Tucson, Arizona
Age
5 - 17
Gender
Females
The Gwen Mikeal Village is a fully licensed shelter with a capacity to care for 50 female children aged 5-17. The program provides temporary placement while conducting safety discharge planning. Guided by child-centered care, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, Gwen Mikeal Village meets all Shelter Care requirements and complies with Arizona Child Welfare laws and regulations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care.
Xochitl Garcia
Morningstar Youth Academy
Woolford, Maryland
Age
14-19
Gender
Male
The Morning Star Youth Academy provides residential substance abuse services and alternative high school education for youth aged 14-19. Rooted in a culture of care, the program emphasizes respect, dignity, and trauma-informed practices to support the holistic well-being and growth of each individual.
Referalls should be sent to:
Newark RAD
New Castle County
Age
10-17
Gender
Both
The DE Residential Alternative to Detention (RAD) program offers a structured, supportive living environment for youth ages 10–17, with round‑the‑clock staff supervision. Participants receive counseling, life‑skills development, educational support, vocational training, recreational opportunities, transportation, and access to both medical and behavioral health services.By emphasizing community‑based alternatives to detention, the program helps low‑ to moderate‑risk youth remain connected to their families, schools, and support networks while still receiving the guidance and resources they need. Grounded in respect, dedication, and integrity, RAD staff encourage youth to set meaningful goals, build positive habits, and reduce behaviors that may lead to criminal involvement.The program is deeply committed to empowering young people to overcome challenges, strengthen their skills, and successfully reintegrate into their communities with confidence and stability.
Robert Palmer
VQ KAPs
San Antonio, Texas
Age
0-18
Gender
Males and Females
KAPS partners with the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department to support youth aged 10-18 and their families. Through Functional Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and comprehensive case management, we provide trauma-informed care while respecting and honoring cultural values. Collaborating with the court system, we participate in multidisciplinary staffings to update on youth progress and advocate for their needs, fostering positive outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system.
Deborah Black, LCSW
Supervised Visitation
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Age
11-17
Gender
Males
The Supervised Visitation program in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, supports the reunification of families by facilitating and overseeing safe, structured visits between children in foster or kinship care and their birth parents. Held in a secure, homelike setting, visits are scheduled flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate all parties. The program prioritizes safety with strict rules, secure facilities, and thorough care coordination with other service providers. Visitation Aides observe and document interactions to assess parenting skills and improvements, promoting positive parent-child relationships. Designed to be free from any form of abuse, the program aims to strengthen families and foster meaningful connections.
Jeremy Collins
Steven Rogers Village
Tucson, Arizona
Age
6-17
Gender
Males
Steven Rogers Village program is a community-based initiative supporting male children aged 12-17. We provide a safe, secure environment where children can grow, learn, and gain independence. Attending public school and participating in activities like sports, band, and chorus are encouraged to foster acculturation and social integration. Our culturally sensitive approach respects religious and cultural beliefs, ensuring inclusive care. We also focus on equipping children with essential life skills, such as financial management, conflict resolution, renting a home, and effective communication, to prepare them for a successful future.
Yvonne Moore
Grace Dix Village
Wylie, Texas
Age
6-17
Gender
Males
Grace Dix Village is a comprehensive Long-Term Foster Care Program in Texas, dedicated to providing a safe, structured environment for male youth aged 12-17.. The program provides immediate care and support, offering essential services such as case management, acculturation and adaptation support, legal assistance, and educational and vocational opportunities. Children also receive access to medical and dental care, mental health support, nutritional services, and religious activities to meet their holistic needs. With a focus on child-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and respect, Grace Dix Village empowers youth by fostering stability, promoting independence, and ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported as they prepare for successful futures.
Leyla Lopez
Jake Devonshire Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
Age
6-17
Gender
Males
The Jake Devonshire Center provides long-term foster care and unwavering support to youth from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). We are committed to meeting their needs 24/7, every day of the year, while fostering a safe, nurturing environment. Our program values and respects each individual youth, ensuring they feel cared for and supported throughout their journey.
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Don Barnes Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Age
12-17
Gender
Males
The Don Barnes Center (DBC) is dedicated to supporting adolescent unaccompanied children through a range of residential programs, community-based case management, family preservation services, and therapeutic interventions. We prioritize safety, support, and supervision while delivering evidence-based and trauma-focused services. Through Community-Based Education, Casey Life Skills, clinical support, and community integration, we foster positive outcomes and personal growth. Our commitment to unaccompanied children is rooted in creating a nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and future success.
Quantinette Jordan
Our Locations
The DE Residential Alternative to Detention (RAD) program offers a structured, supportive living environment for youth ages 10–17, with round‑the‑clock staff supervision. Participants receive counseling, life‑skills development, educational support, vocational training, recreational opportunities, transportation, and access to both medical and behavioral health services.By emphasizing community‑based alternatives to detention, the program helps low‑ to moderate‑risk youth remain connected to their families, schools, and support networks while still receiving the guidance and resources they need. Grounded in respect, dedication, and integrity, RAD staff encourage youth to set meaningful goals, build positive habits, and reduce behaviors that may lead to criminal involvement.The program is deeply committed to empowering young people to overcome challenges, strengthen their skills, and successfully reintegrate into their communities with confidence and stability.
The DE Umbrella Program provides comprehensive, statewide services for justice-involved youth aged 10-19 and their families. Services include Pre-Trial Case Management, Accountability (curfew/surveillance), Mentoring, and community-based interventions tailored to each youth’s criminogenic needs. Committed to fostering recovery, growth, and independence, the program equips youth with skills for successful adaptation to home, school, work, and community life. Guided by values of care, integrity, and dedication, the DE Umbrella Program works to reduce the likelihood of criminality and incarceration, empowering youth and families to build fulfilling, competency-driven futures.
Our Locations
The DE Residential Alternative to Detention (RAD) program offers a structured, supportive living environment for youth ages 10–17, with round‑the‑clock staff supervision. Participants receive counseling, life‑skills development, educational support, vocational training, recreational opportunities, transportation, and access to both medical and behavioral health services.By emphasizing community‑based alternatives to detention, the program helps low‑ to moderate‑risk youth remain connected to their families, schools, and support networks while still receiving the guidance and resources they need. Grounded in respect, dedication, and integrity, RAD staff encourage youth to set meaningful goals, build positive habits, and reduce behaviors that may lead to criminal involvement.The program is deeply committed to empowering young people to overcome challenges, strengthen their skills, and successfully reintegrate into their communities with confidence and stability.
The DE Umbrella Program provides comprehensive, statewide services for justice-involved youth aged 10-19 and their families. Services include Pre-Trial Case Management, Accountability (curfew/surveillance), Mentoring, and community-based interventions tailored to each youth’s criminogenic needs. Committed to fostering recovery, growth, and independence, the program equips youth with skills for successful adaptation to home, school, work, and community life. Guided by values of care, integrity, and dedication, the DE Umbrella Program works to reduce the likelihood of criminality and incarceration, empowering youth and families to build fulfilling, competency-driven futures.
Work with VQ
VQ has and continues to create a wide array of careers and opportunities in the communities we operate in. Through training and continued support, our staff are empowered to change the course of children’s lives for the better one day at a time.
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