Children’s Village

YOUTH’S HOME: The Village is a 37-bed group home facility that opened its doors in May, 2004 to provide a safe haven for abused youth. The Village consists of a campus center, outdoor activity/basketball area and eight homes – six residences, a Career Pathways Center featuring Graphic Design & Culinary components, and an Academic Achievement Center.

YOUTH: Youth, ages 12 – 17, are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment by the State.  Youth are placed at the Village for a few days, months, or sometimes, even years.  Many youth will “age out of the system” with us at age 18.

STAFF & VOLUNTEERS: Teens are cared for by a group of caring and trained staff and assisted by loving volunteers.  The staff provide a home-like environment including chores and curfews. Volunteers enhance care by helping with homework, chaperone outings and donating household items.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Professional therapists provide on-site services to teens, specializing in the treatment of trauma-based disorders, behavioral health, and healing victims of sexual abuse. Services are provided by licensed therapists who have been professionally trained and have a true passion for working with youth.  Teens also receive psychiatric services such as medication management in conjunction with our counseling services to ensure the best outcomes.

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE: Each teen is provided with services designed to reach identified treatment goals and objectives through a trauma-informed approach utilizing the Sanctuary Model.

GED SERVICES: On-site GED Services are provided for youth who do not wish to receive their diploma through a traditional school.

GRAPHIC DESIGN IMPACT CENTER (GDIC) & CULINARY: Components of Career Pathways Program designed to teach youth marketable and life skills.  GDIC is an on-site career development business line that will expand youth’s horizons and help them help themselves through graphic design and technical skills needed for employment and adulthood. The Culinary component provides culinary education and training to gain food handling and service certifications. Learn more about GDIC

ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES: Youth experience fun and educational outings and activities, including Camp Hibiscus, a ten-week summer camp.

91% of students improved the percentage of assignments completed during the school year.

21 Students  participated in Writing Club.

1 student received a GED and 1 received a high school diploma.

2 students were on the Honor Roll and 1 studentson High Honor Roll.

1 student played on the middle school basketball team. 

IMPACT ON YOUTH
Last year, over 80 youth were provided safe haven at the Village with an average length of stay of 180 days.

90% of students improved the percentage of assignments completed during the school year.
8 Students participated in Writing Club.
100% of 8th grade, middle school students were promoted to the next grade.
4 students were on the Honor Roll and 4 students on High Honor Roll.