Services for Youth

Sam Mahan Center provides trauma-informed care and comprehensive services for children and youth aged 6-17, focusing on their well-being and reunification with family or relatives in the United States. For those without immediate family connections, we work to find long-term shelter homes. Our team values diversity, fairness, and respect, fostering a supportive environment built on open communication, collaboration, and commitment to the children we serve.

The Gwen Mikeal Village is a fully licensed shelter with a capacity to care for 50 female children aged 5-17. The program provides temporary placement while conducting safety discharge planning. Guided by child-centered care, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, Gwen Mikeal Village meets all Shelter Care requirements and complies with Arizona Child Welfare laws and regulations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care.

The Morning Star Youth Academy provides residential substance abuse services and alternative high school education for youth aged 14-19. Rooted in a culture of care, the program emphasizes respect, dignity, and trauma-informed practices to support the holistic well-being and growth of each individual.

The DE Residential Alternative to Detention (RAD) program provides a structured, supportive environment for youth aged 8-18, offering 24/7 staff supervision. Residents benefit from counseling, life skills training, education, vocational skill-building, recreation, transportation services, and access to medical and behavioral health care. By prioritizing alternatives to detention, the program allows low- to moderate-risk youth to stay connected to their families, schools, and communities while receiving necessary services. With respect, dedication, and integrity, DE RAD staff motivate youth to achieve personal goals and reduce the risk of criminality and incarceration. Operating across two state locations, the program is committed to helping youth overcome challenges and develop the skills for successful reintegration into their communities.

KAPS partners with the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department to support youth aged 10-18 and their families. Through Functional Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and comprehensive case management, we provide trauma-informed care while respecting and honoring cultural values. Collaborating with the court system, we participate in multidisciplinary staffings to update on youth progress and advocate for their needs, fostering positive outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system.

Steven Rogers Village program is a community-based initiative supporting male children aged 12-17. We provide a safe, secure environment where children can grow, learn, and gain independence. Attending public school and participating in activities like sports, band, and chorus are encouraged to foster acculturation and social integration. Our culturally sensitive approach respects religious and cultural beliefs, ensuring inclusive care. We also focus on equipping children with essential life skills, such as financial management, conflict resolution, renting a home, and effective communication, to prepare them for a successful future.

At the Juan Pirtle Center, we provide dedicated care and support to male youth aged 12-17, ensuring their basic needs are met while prioritizing their safety and well-being. Our trauma-informed approach includes individualized education, recreational, and medical services, creating a nurturing environment that feels like home. In every action we take, the children remain at the center of our focus, and our committed staff work tirelessly to provide exceptional care and support during their time with us.

Grace Dix Village is a comprehensive Long-Term Foster Care Program in Texas, dedicated to providing a safe, structured environment for male youth aged 12-17.. The program provides immediate care and support, offering essential services such as case management, acculturation and adaptation support, legal assistance, and educational and vocational opportunities. Children also receive access to medical and dental care, mental health support, nutritional services, and religious activities to meet their holistic needs. With a focus on child-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and respect, Grace Dix Village empowers youth by fostering stability, promoting independence, and ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported as they prepare for successful futures.

The Jake Devonshire Center provides long-term foster care and unwavering support to youth from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). We are committed to meeting their needs 24/7, every day of the year, while fostering a safe, nurturing environment. Our program values and respects each individual youth, ensuring they feel cared for and supported throughout their journey.

The Don Barnes Center (DBC) is dedicated to supporting adolescent unaccompanied children through a range of residential programs, community-based case management, family preservation services, and therapeutic interventions. We prioritize safety, support, and supervision while delivering evidence-based and trauma-focused services. Through Community-Based Education, Casey Life Skills, clinical support, and community integration, we foster positive outcomes and personal growth. Our commitment to unaccompanied children is rooted in creating a nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and future success.

The VisionQuest Truancy Program supports children, youth, and families in Luzerne County by addressing school attendance challenges through three distinct models: Check and Connect, The PASS Program, and the Truancy Ongoing Program. Designed for K-12 students, the program helps eliminate barriers to school attendance, fostering pathways to graduation. Families and students may transition between models as needed, guided by a multidisciplinary team. The Truancy Ongoing Program provides additional support for families facing complex issues such as behavior or mental health concerns, substance use, or parent/child conflict, with staff offering weekly check-ins, court testimony, and detailed reporting to county agencies.

The FFT program provides specialized, family-focused treatment for youth aged 11-18 and their families, utilizing a strength-based, relational approach where all members feel respected and heard. Referrals often come from agencies like Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, and Mental/Behavioral Health. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) aims to engage and motivate families, reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and create sustainable behavior change through individualized plans. The program fosters positive relationships and equips families with the tools to utilize community resources, promoting long-term success and well-being.

The DE Umbrella Program provides comprehensive, statewide services for justice-involved youth aged 10-19 and their families. Services include Pre-Trial Case Management, Accountability (curfew/surveillance), Functional Family Therapy, Mentoring, and community-based interventions tailored to each youth’s criminogenic needs. Committed to fostering recovery, growth, and independence, the program equips youth with skills for successful adaptation to home, school, work, and community life. Guided by values of care, integrity, and dedication, the DE Umbrella Program works to reduce the likelihood of criminality and incarceration, empowering youth and families to build fulfilling, competency-driven futures.

The Supervised Independent Living (SIL) program provides safe and supportive housing for males and females aged 16 to 24 who are homeless or cannot live safely with parents or guardians. Each participant receives a furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment, with costs for rent, utilities, and a security deposit covered by the program, along with a weekly allowance. Through individualized case management, life skills training, and goal-setting, the program helps youth achieve self-sufficiency by pursuing education, securing employment, and mastering essential life skills. SIL focuses on leveraging familial and community strengths to support a successful transition to independent living and long-term stability.

The Outreach Prevention Program provides evidence-based services for youth aged 11-17 referred by Juvenile Probation and Children and Youth Services. By working directly with adolescents and their families in homes and schools, the program addresses issues identified through assessments and case plans, focusing on parenting, career guidance, and resource coordination. Parents are actively involved, and the program empowers families with strategies, skills, and knowledge to promote positive lifestyle choices, reduce out-of-home placements, and prevent further involvement with juvenile probation or child welfare systems. The goal is to help youth become positive, contributing members of their communities.

The Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) program is an innovative, trauma-informed approach designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children and youth up to 18 years old. Developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross, TBRI® focuses on connection, empowerment, and correction to address physical needs, attachment challenges, and fear-based behaviors. Rooted in attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, TBRI® equips caregivers, parents, and educators with practical tools to understand and nurture the “whole child.” By fostering trust and addressing the impact of early adversity, trauma, or toxic stress, the program aims to rebuild family bonds and help children reach their full potential.