Our programs and services evolve and grow with our changing society. We are always measuring the effectiveness and outcomes of our services. Data shows:
In 2017, one thousand calls were placed to our Crisis Contact hotline. A summary of calls indicate:
Whether youth arrive at our shelter (Alternative House) with DCS, Law-enforcement, or via a Safe Place, they find a temporary but safe shelter:
Outreach is important. People get critical information about us in-person and online. Even if it is not for them, people refer us to their friends, neighbors, and loved-ones, often:
When young people are referred to Teen Court, they are given second-chances and a unique opportunity to redeem themselves. People love Teen Court in 2017 more than ever; here's why:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,
color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.