residential programs

Traditional Residential

Our Traditional Residential Program offers comprehensive residential services designed to provide a safe and stable living environment for children. These services include meeting basic needs such as nutritious meals, clothing, and personal hygiene. Educational support is provided through school enrollment, homework assistance, and tutoring. Emotional and behavioral counseling is available and included in each case plan, along with access to regular medical and dental care. Children can participate in social and recreational activities, receive life skills training, and benefit from individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs. Efforts are also made towards family reunification when appropriate, and thorough case management ensures coordinated support and services for each child.

Residential services here at the Church of God Children's Home encompass a range of support and care aimed at meeting the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of our children, who come from less than suitable homes where they may have experienced significant trauma in the forms of abuse or neglect and cannot live with their families. Our services include:

Providing a secure and nurturing home-like setting where our children can feel safe and comfortable.

Ensuring access to nutritious meals, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies.

Facilitating access to education, including school enrollment, homework assistance, and tutoring services.

Offering trauma informed counseling and therapy to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. This can include individual and group therapy sessions.

Coordinating regular health check-ups, dental care, and any necessary medical treatments.

Providing opportunities for social interaction, recreational activities, and hobbies to promote healthy social development and well-being.

Teaching essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management to prepare children for independent living.

When possible and appropriate, working towards reuniting children with their families through family counseling, supervised visits, and other supportive measures.

Developing and regularly updating personalized care plans to address each child's unique needs and goals.

Teen Mom  & Baby

Our Teen Mom and Baby program provides a dedicated residential program for teen moms and their babies, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where young mothers can thrive. Teen mothers receive educational support, including school enrollment, tutoring, and assistance with childcare to balance their studies and parenting responsibilities. Our teen moms also receive comprehensive parenting education coupled with life skills training to empower our young women to confidently care for their children and themselves. Emotional and behavioral counseling is not only made available to address the unique challenges faced by teen moms but is included in every individual support plan and is complemented by regular medical and pediatric care to ensure the health of both mother and baby. The home also offers social and recreational activities designed to build a sense of community and support. 

Individualized care plans and thorough case management provide personalized, coordinated services tailored to the specific needs of each family, promoting their overall well-being and future success.

We start by providing safe and stable housing where both the mother and her baby can live. The home offers a supportive, structured environment designed to foster a sense of community and security, giving young mothers a refuge where they can focus on caring for their babies and themselves.

We include in this program classes and hands-on training on child development, infant care, and parenting techniques. Teen moms learn how to bond with their babies, understand their needs, and develop routines, helping them build confidence as caregivers.

These services are provided to help young mothers process the challenges they face, including trauma, anxiety, or depression. Through individual and group counseling, along with spiritual guidance, they receive emotional support and mentorship to navigate the complex emotions of motherhood and being in DSS custody.

Mothers are guided in practical areas like budgeting, cooking, and managing time, while also being supported in continuing their education or career training. Self-esteem building activities help them grow personally and feel empowered.

We work closely with top of the line health care providers to give quality health care and medical service for both the teen moms and their babies. This includes prenatal and postnatal care for the mothers and regular pediatric checkups for the babies. The program also helps families access necessary healthcare services, such as WIC or Medicaid.

To help mothers with their daily responsibilities, the program offers childcare and early childhood development services. On-site childcare or referrals to local providers give mothers the opportunity to continue their education or work, while their babies participate in activities designed to support their development.

Navigating the legal and DSS case management process is another area where the program offers support. Staff assist young mothers in attending court hearings, understanding their case plans, and working toward reunification or permanency planning. This helps the mothers remain compliant with DSS requirements.

The program integrates spiritual support, offering opportunities for teen moms to engage in Christian teachings and activities, such as church services, Bible studies, and mentorship from faith-based staff. This spiritual guidance helps mothers grow emotionally and spiritually.

Finally, the program prepares young mothers for independence, helping them secure housing, employment, and plan for long-term financial stability. Even after they leave, the program may offer aftercare and continued mentorship, ensuring they have the support needed to transition successfully into independent living.