ARLETTE C FRANCO

Director

A.FRANCO@epcountytx.gov

Challenge Academy

The Challenge Academy is a long-term program that helps individuals rebuild their lives after adjudication, providing a safe and supportive environment for rehabilitation. Through the implementation of evidence-based programming, including substance abuse education, life skills training, and educational and vocational certification, it empowers residents and their families for lasting growth. By addressing behavioral factors that contribute to reoffending, the academy ensures a smooth transition back into the community with tailored clinical support.

Challenge leadership
Sun City Welding Collaboration
Challenge Welding Participants
Sun City Welding- Challenge scholarship
Challenge collaboration with Boarderplex
Ascarate lights on the lake - Challenge Christmas card display
Challenge end of year summer bash
Ascarate Aquatic community engagement
Rug tufting class
Rug tufting class
Challenge Community service
Challenge Community service

Programs

APECS (Assessment, Parenting, Education & Stabilization) - Short/Intermediate Term

90 day residential program, designed to work with 14-17 year old males and females who have not adhered to their conditions of placement in the community and are in need of a stabilization period due to behavioral issues, drug use and family issues

Long Term

The Challenge Long term program is a 4 phase residential placement for male & female youth that have been adjudicated delinquent and removed from their homes. The program consists of two tracks (substance abuse treatment-behavior modification). Upon successfully completing the residential program, youth are returned to their home on probation under Intensive Aftercare Supervision phase 5.