Placement Facilities For Youth: The Administrative Secretary of the Probation Department currently maintains a collection of in and out-of-state placement resources and materials. These materials can be accessed by calling the Probation Department at (419) 998-5283.

"What Kids Need To Succeed" is a book the Probation Department frequently refers parents to read. This books spells out 40 assets-good things every young person needs to be successful. This book is published by Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 400 First Avenue North, Suite 616, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1730 (612-338-2068 or 1-800-735-7323). The Allen County Family and Children First Council (419-223-8532) will make this book available, at no cost, while supplies last, or the book can be ordered from Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. at the address listed above.

The Lima/Allen County Community and Social Service Network Web Page at www.limaallenhelp.com - A comprehensive informational database dedicated to linking citizens and human service professionals with social services in the greater Lima/Allen county area. Over 200 service providers in various fields including health, social services, employment, government, emergency, educational (to name a few) are listed on this web site. The Lima Public Library, city and county schools, local law enforcement agencies, YMCA and YWCA, churches, social service agencies, colleges and universities all have computers and Internet access. Plans are being developed to place computers with Internet access in various neighborhoods for easier access by citizens in the community.

"Where Am I Going" video produced for the Allen County Juvenile Court - A view from a youth's eyes of being arrested and processed through the Juvenile Court System. This video can be viewed by contacting the Probation Department or Unruly Department of the Allen County Juvenile Court. There is a long and short version of this video production available for viewing.