Main Line
707-784-6570
707-784-6571

Fax Numbers
Administration
707-784-2428
Challenge Academy
707-399-9123
Intake
707-426-4275
Medical
707-784-2465
School
707-438-7221

Juvenile Detention Administration
Dean Wilder, Division Chief
Joseph Herman, Juvenile Correctional Counselor, Manager
Amy Potter, Probation Services Manager
Roberta Flannel, Administrative Secretary
Melissa Collins, Accounting Clerk II

Supervising Juvenile Correctional Counselors
Cheryl Celones
Pardeep Dosanjh
Jessica Elmer
Tracie Pitts
Cynthia Sloan
Loren Miller

Senior Juvenile Correctional Counselors
Claudia Blanco
Janelle Grace
Kelvin Brooks
Edward Del Rosario
Edward Hollomon
Cassandra Kelley
Desiree Phillips

Visiting Hours
Updated: February 19, 2023

Visiting is a very important part of the Juvenile Detention Facility Program.  Regular visits help preserve the ties between the youth in detention and h is or her family, and vividly demonstrates the interest of the family for the youth and the desire for help.

The youth are assigned to separate housing units or "pods" and are allowed visits only when their Pod is scheduled.

Authorized Visitors
Authorized visitors are defined as Parents and Legal Guardians, or those approved by the court or the youth's assigned Deputy Probation Officer (DPO).  Photo identification is required.  Approved visitors must be at least 12 years of age.  All visitors under the age of 18 years old, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Special Visiting Hours

Thursday Appointment only
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Any person who knowingly brings, sends into, or assists in bringing or sending into the Juvenile Detention Facility a controlled substance (alcohol, drugs or narcotics), a firearm, weapon, or explosives of any kind will be punished by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than one year or by imprisonment in the State Prison.  (W&I Code, Section 875.1)

All visitors are subject to a walk-through metal detector search before proceeding into the facility beyond the reception area.  (Title 15, section 1360).

Questions about a youth’s case, his/her court hearing, or plans for the youth after he/she leaves the Juvenile Detention Facility should be directed to the Probation Officer assigned to the case. The Probation Department can be reached at (707)784-7600.

No food or drink is allowed in the main lobby area or in the visiting area.  Visitors may be required to wear a medical grade surgical mask.

All visitors are expected to follow the above regulations, as well as directions given them by custody staff on duty. Any visitor who does not comply will be asked to leave and future visiting privileges will be withdrawn.

We encourage you to write your child while he/she is here. Remember to include your complete return address. Youth may not receive mail from other jails, prisons, or juvenile halls.

Please address mail as follows:

Youth's Name
740 Beck Avenue
Fairfield, CA 94533

For more information, please call us at (707) 784-6570

For more information, please call us at (707) 784-6570

Juvenile Detention Facility Mission and Goal Statements

Mission Statement
Provide detention for youth charged with serious crimes, who otherwise cannot be safely released to the community and are likely to flee the jurisdiction of the Court.

Provide post-disposition detention for youth awaiting placement to other residential care.

Goal Statement
It is our goal to provide a short-term residential treatment program that meets the legal and departmental parameters.  We strive to maintain an environment that is conducive to initiating and motivating individual changes, providing a schedule of constructive and satisfying personal development, physical and educational programs and minimizing negative effects of detention while in our custody.  We care for every youngster in a manner that reduces anxiety and maximizes the potential for personal growth, maturity and development.

In-House Services
It is our goal to work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), to include, but not limited to:  Juvenile Correctional Counselors, Deputy Probation Officers, Medical, Mental Health, and Educational Providers.  The intention of these meetings is to ensure each youth's needs are met with individualized treatment and placement plans.

Services Include:

Educational/Vocational

Evergreen Academy
Offered by the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), Evergreen Academy is a program of academic instruction focusing on the use of and integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) into all content areas.

Tutoring
Tutors work closely with SCOE Teaching Staff to provide a cohesive academic program.

College
Solano Community College 
Sacramento State University   

Students Overcoming Adversity and Recidivism (SOAR) 
SOAR works with formerly/currently incarcerated students.  They provide mentorship and assistance to enroll in college courses and receive further education.

Trades 
A construction program that provides youth with classroom and hands-on training in fields such as occupational safety, HVAC, electrical, masonry, plumbing, concrete, drywall, roof framing and woodworking. Upon completion, youth will receive National Center for Construction Education & Research Safety Certification.  

Culinary
JDF, in collaboration with Aramark, offers youth the opportunity to participate in the IN2WORK culinary program. This program teaches youth how to function in a workplace setting, work as a team, and teaches the fundamental skills for success in the food service industry. Youth learn accountability and responsibility through classroom and hands-on training. IN2WORK sets graduates up for success upon reentry into the community by building competent and confident graduates. 

Barber  
The Barber Apprenticeship program offers youth in-custody the opportunity to complete the Pre-Apprentice training for safety, sanitation rules and regulations of The California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology and receive a Pre-Apprentice Certificate of Completion. Youth will also receive apprentice training classes pre-release where they will complete Theory and Practical assignments in a Barbershop or Salon to complete 3,200 on-the-job training hours and earn a living wage that will assist them with transitioning of self-sufficiency and enable them to be strong contributors to the community. Upon completion of all requirements, youth will receive a Barber or Cosmetology Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion  from the Department of Industrial Relations and be able to apply to the California Board of Barber and Cosmetology for their exam to receive their Professional Barber or Cosmetology license.   

Evidence Based Programming
These programs assist youth with making positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  These programs teach and practice self-control, anger/emotion control, social skills, decision making, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and values, allowing them to immediately apply the skills day to day, as well as address the challenges of dealing with addictive behaviors.  It allows youth to re-evaluate their interpersonal skills and their relationships with their peers and family members. 

Community Based Organizations
The Juvenile Detention Facility works with community partners to further assist the youth in addressing other needs and areas in their lives so they can become successful.  Programs include: 

Mental Health Services
All youth are assessed for mental health symptoms, such as depression, suicidal ideation and tendencies and crisis intervention is provided as needed by a licensed mental health professional.  The on-site Student Wellness Specialists focus on socio-emotional learning.  The goal is to focus on the mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness of the youth.

Counseling and Support
Juvenile Correctional Counselors support and help the youth with their goals and day to day life in the facility by reinforcing skills learned in the programs provided.