In-Home Programs
There are many reasons adolescents and teens get in trouble: substance abuse, peer pressure, poverty, mental disorder, school problems, learning disabilities, or boredom.
We work with kids who are on the line – helping them change their course either through a new job, community resources, or by strengthening the family.
We also work with teens who have crossed the line and lived in a residential program – either a youth development center or places like our multipurpose group homes. When their residential time is complete, “re-entry” can be challenging.
Many youth are returning to families and homes in high crime areas. Our work includes the teen, the family, and their collective trauma. Our goal is always to keep them safe and prepared to live a successful life.
These teens are referred to our programs by juvenile court counselors.
This is a court-ordered program for children and youth facing their first court appearance. The goal is to prepare them mentally and emotionally – improving their ability to participate, advocate, and improve the outcome.
Called WORK4IT, this is a 4- to 6-month program that helps at-risk teens learn independent living skills, get on track at school, and work toward career goals. We serve boys and girls, teaching job skills and placing them in paid work assignments with partner businesses.
As an alternative to Youth Development Centers, this program provides up to 4 months of in-home counseling to repeat juvenile offenders and their parents to help reduce family conflict and get them back into school and work.
This program provides up to 6 months of in-home counseling for boys and girls who are returning to their home and school after a period of confinement at a youth development center or group home. We help with education / vocational programs and equip the family with conflict management and parenting skills.
This program helps at-risk youth and their families end unproductive patterns of interaction and build the skills they need to prevent an out-of-home placement. We also connect them with community resources that can assist in areas of need.