Prairie Lakes Youth Programs

Prairie Lakes Youth Programs Secure and Non-Secure Residential programming in Willmar, Minnesota Our Programs at PLYP:
1.

Leo's Legacy Non-Secure Residential Program for 16 Males: Social-Emotional & Life Skills
2. Captain's Academy Non-Secure Residential Program for 16 Males: Independent Living Skills
3. Toledo's Passage Secure Residential & Detention Program for 23 Males & Females: Residential & Detention Supports
4. Haven House Girls Group Home Program for 12 Females: Family System & Reunification Supports
5. In

tegrity House Boys Group Home Program for 12 Males: Family System & Reunification Supports

Who We Are: Prairie Lakes Youth Programs is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and positive environment for the youth that we serve. Prairie Lakes Youth Programs fosters an environment of therapeutic, cognitive, and evidence based programming. It is with growth that PLYP aims to give youth the essential tools to lead a successful life. Professionals: PLYP staff are committed to helping children and their families grow and strengthen their skills. Ongoing continuing education required by licensing, by individual needs of youth, and the individual needs of the staff are provided. PLYP develops individual treatment plans according to individuality of each youth. Placement: PLYP is owned and operated by the joint powers board of the following counties: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine and is located in Willmar, Minnesota. All PLYP residential programs are licensed and inspected by the Department of Corrections. Prairie Lakes Youth Programs are licensed to care for male and female youth ages 10-21 with placement from families and their teams, counties, social services, and/or the judicial system.

05/05/2026

Thank you for your service & dedication. Today & everyday.

National Corrections Week

Beautiful winter mornings at Prairie Lakes Youth Programs.
12/03/2025

Beautiful winter mornings at Prairie Lakes Youth Programs.

More Halloween art!!
10/23/2025

More Halloween art!!

Some fun pumpkin decorating by some very creative & talented kids!
10/23/2025

Some fun pumpkin decorating by some very creative & talented kids!

Furnando is already at work-living his best life!
10/03/2025

Furnando is already at work-living his best life!

Welcome our newest therapy dog to the team! Furnando has passed all his tests and is officially certified!
10/02/2025

Welcome our newest therapy dog to the team! Furnando has passed all his tests and is officially certified!

Captains Academy is re-opening in October!!
09/17/2025

Captains Academy is re-opening in October!!

Captain’s Academy Ribbon Cutting with the Willmar Chamber of Commerce! What a fantastic day!
08/21/2025

Captain’s Academy Ribbon Cutting with the Willmar Chamber of Commerce! What a fantastic day!

Join us for our Open House on August 21st!
08/15/2025

Join us for our Open House on August 21st!

Address

1808 Civic Center Drive NE
Willmar, MN
56201

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