Our Process

• At Wayne Halfway House, we implement a Step-Down Program which allows youth to gradually move from a hardware secure setting to a less restrictive setting after the resident achieves certain milestones. These milestones include maintaining appropriate and positive behavior and achieving educational goals. The educational goals generally include attaining their high-school diploma or GED. Most youth entering WHH programs have experienced extended periods of truancy or otherwise have a deficit of academic credits.

• After meeting these milestones, the youth is then moved to a different WHH facility to begin post-secondary opportunities such as college or local technical training where they are allowed to attend classes in person. 

• In 2023, 102 residents in Wayne Halfway House programs were able to earn a high school diploma or equivalent. In 2024, WHH anticipates graduating 49 students in May and an additional 14 residents by the end of the summer.

• Once a youth is moved to a less restrictive environment, they are eligible for work programs. These programs allow them to earn an initial income and build their savings for an apartment or other necessities. WHH work programs have been highly successful. For fiscal year 2023, over 260 individual youth participated in work opportunities which allowed them to earn money they are able to take with them after they are released.