The Lingle Directory profiles alternative programs for children and youth who are at risk of confinement in closed facilities and lockups. The profiles are stored in a database designed to provide web site users program information in a convenient format. By using the quick search located in the banner above, users can retrieve programs by name, state or special population (e.g., gang members). The fields can be searched alone or in a combination. For example, entering Texas in the State box and pressing GO will retrieve every program in the directory located in that state. A search can be created for programs located in Texas that specifically treat youth who are gang members by entering Texas in the State box and selecting “gang members” in the Special Population drop down, then pressing the GO button.

Other Search Options help to refine search criteria to consider additional dimensions of program specialization or search program description fields for key words.