To provide shelter and outreach services for children.

Children & Youth , Children & Youth Services

The organization has a center known as the hope house that serves as a multipurpose safe haven for children without a home. Residents are referred by parents, the court system, family members, or social services. 252 children were served. community services are provided through a number of programs. Children of divorce is a 4-hour seminar for divorcing parents with minor children that helps to minimize the negative impacts of divorce on children. The don't give up program aids children in the summer by giving them positive activities while not in school. The school-based counseling program offers aid to children via the school system. The streetwise program is for first time offenders and offers juveniles education about behavior and the law. The municipal offender program coordinates sites for juveniles with municipal charges to complete community service hours. The community at-risk service is for clients referred by the juvenile service unit (jsu). 171 parents and children were served.