Oakland County Children’s Village is a county operated facility that provides care, supervision, education, treatment, and support services for youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

The purpose of Children’s Village is to provide care, structure, support, and rehabilitation for youth during a challenging period in their lives. The focus is on helping young people build a better future and reducing the likelihood of future involvement in the justice system.

Children’s Village is located in Oakland County at 1200 North Telegraph Rd. 63W.

Every situation is different. Youth may be placed at Children’s Village through court or child welfare related processes. The goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where young people can receive support, continue their education, and build skills for the future.

Children’s Village serves youth who are placed through the juvenile court or child welfare system. Youth may be placed in secure detention, residential treatment, shelter foster care, or other supportive programs based on their needs and court involvement.

Children’s Village provides a range of services, including education, behavioral health support, case management, recreational activities, life skills programming, family engagement, reentry support, and other services designed to help youth successfully transition back to their families and communities.

Yes. Our educational services are provided by the Waterford School District and youth are required to attend school during the fall, winter, and summer semesters.

Yes. Family visitation is an important part of the youth’s care and support. Visitation schedules and requirements may vary based on the youth’s program, unit, and individual circumstances.

Families should contact the appropriate program staff, case coordinator, or Children’s Village main office for information about visitation schedules, requirements, and approved visitor procedures.

Families should bring a valid photo ID and follow all facility visitation guidelines. Visitors may be subject to security screening before entering the facility.

Personal items may be limited and must be approved in advance. Families should contact staff before bringing clothing, hygiene products, books, or other items to the facility.

Children’s Village works with youth, families, court partners, schools, and community-based organizations to support transition planning. This may include connections to education, employment, mentoring, counseling, life skills, and other community resources.

Yes. Children’s Village partners with schools, nonprofits, service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to expand opportunities and supportive services for youth.

Organizations interested in providing programming, volunteer support, mentoring, or other services should contact Children’s Village to discuss potential alignment, requirements, and next steps.

Requirements may include background checks, facility orientation, PREA training, and other safety related training or approvals. Specific requirements depend on the type of service or program being provided.

Children’s Village focuses on care, education, structure, and skill building. Programs and services are designed to help youth understand their choices, develop positive behaviors, strengthen life skills, and prepare for successful transition back into the community.

Individuals interested in employment opportunities can visit the Careers section of the Oakland County Children’s Village website to view current openings and application instructions.

Children’s Village offers a variety of career opportunities, including youth specialist positions, clinical roles, education related positions, case coordination, administrative support, activities coordination, training, and leadership roles.

If you have a specific concern, question, or allegation, we encourage you to contact Children’s Village directly so the matter can be reviewed appropriately. This allows staff to better understand the concern and respond through the proper process.

Families should work directly with the assigned case coordinator, clinician, program staff, or court representative for updates about a youth’s progress, services, and transition planning.

In an emergency, families should contact the Children’s Village main office (248) 858-1151 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday or the appropriate program contact. For immediate public safety emergencies, call 911.

Individuals or organizations interested in supporting youth at Children’s Village may contact the appropriate Children’s Village representative or the OCCV Foundation for information about giving opportunities and approved support options.

Additional information can be found throughout the Children’s Village website, including program descriptions, contact information, career opportunities, and community partner resources.

Yes. Children’s Village has staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help ensure residents are supervised and supported in a safe environment. Our staff are well-trained and provide structure, care, and guidance while helping youth participate in educational programs, daily activities, and supportive services.