Argus House serves adjudicated delinquent male offenders who are under the supervision of the CSU and who reside in Arlington County or the City of Falls Church. It provides intensive services aimed at making a profound change in behaviors at home, at school and in the community. The program operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to provide an environment that is both structured and supportive. The program serves an ethnically and economically diverse population between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. The average length of stay is approximately one year with an additional three months of post placement aftercare services.
Residents continue to attend public or private schools in the community.
They also participate in other such community based activities such as part-time jobs, school sports, volunteer work, etc. Parents are required to participate in family sessions and a monthly parent's group. The program takes from 9 to 12 months to complete. Inquiries from parents and other professionals are welcome however. The Aurora House Admissions Committee reviews each referral and makes recommendations to the Court.