A friend's house believes that all children warrant a loving, caring and safe environment, no matter what circumstances they have encountered in life. The mission is to provide a home that addresses the physical and emotional needs of the children we serve in our community.

Child Abuse Prevention , Crime & Law , Domestic Violence , Group Homes , Human Services , Protection Against Abuse , Sexual Abuse Prevention

The purpose of a friend's house, inc. Is to provide and operate a home for the community's children in need. This home will operate in compliance with the state laws and regulations. It provides a 24 hour, seven day a week emergency shelter for abused, neglected and abandonded children who are in the custody of the department of children and family services or the department of juvenile justice. All children receive medical and dental care, therapy and counseling, as well as, academic and school support. The shelter also provides for therapeutic activity programs, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, sports and games, music and drama. The programs are designed around at-risk behaviors, stress managment, grief and abandonment issues and coping skills. The shelter can accomodate up to 24 children and primarily serves teenagers. Residents stay for an unspecified length of time while a best course of action is determined based on assessment of needs.