Photo of RCCC employees and Protective Home Program donations, (left to right) Shelly Williams, Jessie Hubbard, and Sara Darnell. (courtesy photo)

Riley County Community Corrections has recruited 11 new households for its protective home program.

In January, community corrections hosted a series of classes for new home participants. When background checks and home investigations are completed, Riley County could have a total of 24 protective homes.

These volunteers must complete a certification process that includes eight hours of training, a background check, and a home inspection.

This program provides temporary placement of children who are in Police Protective Custody (PPC) because of abuse and/or neglect. Protective Homes, on very short notice, take in and care for children for up to 72 hours.

Additional classes will be offered in 2023.

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