Youth Services Center

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is a secure detention facility that provides secure care of youth ordered through Rock County Juvenile Court System. Youth are held in the facility who have been deemed a danger to the community and require secure custody.

210 E. US Highway 14

Janesville, WI 53547

(608) 757-5930

ACTIONS Program 

ACTIONS is an alternative to corrections program provided through Rock County’s Youth Services Center. It is designed to help youth ages 12 to 17 choose a new path and stay focused on the positive aspects of their life. 

Youth who are placed in the ACTIONS Program through the Rock County Juvenile Court System can be placed for up to one year. 

ACTIONS Mission

"The ACTIONS Program team is committed to providing a safe and therapeutic learning environment that will strengthen family relationships and promote youth success through developing trusting relationships, and building youth skills." 

ACTIONS Goals

• Reduce recidivism upon completion of the program. 
• Break down thinking barriers that encourage criminal thinking and tendencies. 
• Strengthen coping strategies to reduce risk and promote self-efficacy.
• Develop a positive support network to include family, friends, and peers.
• Improve academic performance both while at YSC and after release.

Shelter Care Facility

Derrick's House is a 10-bed, shelter care facility that serves children/youth ages 10-17, involved in the Child Protective Services (CPS) or Youth Justice System. The mission is to provide child/youth a home in which they have the safety, security, and nurturing environment that all children need and deserve. Located in Beloit's historic district, Derrick's House removes any feeling or stigma of being institutionalized and offers youth an opportunity to engage in activities that foster and promote their developmental growth.