Every client is working or in a formal education or training program upon graduation. The Juvenile Division of the 22nd Circuit Court has also developed a drug court for juvenile offenders. New Beginnings has referred 77 youths to the program, some of which were diversion. Twelve juveniles have graduated and four were referred to the Division of Youth Services for additional services. The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant also funds two Curfew Centers for juvenile curfew violators.
Police officers bring juvenile violators to the centers.
Social workers with Central Baptist Family Services conduct an on site assessment of each child. Referrals are made to other social service providers as needed. A total of 862 juveniles were processed through the centers during the current grant period. Four hundred twenty four youths were referred for additional services. Two Truancy Centers are operated in conjunction with the City of St. Louis, the St. Louis Public Schools and the St. Louis Police Department.