S.A.S.S. Program

SASS Program (Specialized Alternative to Sentencing Support)

The SASS Program at Corner Health Center is a caregiver diversion program that provides youth caregivers and young adults with an alternative to traditional sentencing. Participants in this program are already justice-involved, meaning they have active charges or are navigating court proceedings. SASS also supports individuals with deferred dispositions or other post-sentencing circumstances who are working toward a second chance.

The program is designed for youth and young adults ages 12 to 25 who have caregiving responsibilities within their families. Our goal is to reduce recidivism, strengthen family systems, and create space for participants to rebuild their lives with the support and care they deserve.

SASS operates in partnership with the Washtenaw County Trial Court, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the Department of Justice.

What SASS Offers

• Personalized case management focused on each participant’s goals and barriers
  
  
• Access to mental and behavioral health care through Corner Health’s clinical team
  
  
• Support in furthering education and employment opportunities, whether participants are interested in trade school, earning a degree, or completing a certificate program
  
  
• Guidance and encouragement to help participants create and follow through on their personal goals
  
  
• Health care coordination through Corner Health’s medical and behavioral services
  
  

Our Approach
Every participant begins with a full intake and assessment to understand their strengths, needs, and priorities. Together, we develop a service plan that promotes self-sufficiency and healing. Our team walks alongside participants every step of the way to ensure they receive the wraparound care needed to make sustainable progress.

Why It Matters
SASS gives young caregivers who are justice-involved the opportunity to take accountability, restore stability, and rebuild their lives without the lasting impact of incarceration. By focusing on rehabilitation and family wellness, the program helps young people return to their communities with confidence, support, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Interested in learning more?
Email sass@cornerhealth.org to connect with the SASS team.