Children's Home Society

Contact Information

Year Started TLP	2004
Year Started FYSB Funding	2005
Bed Capacity	25
Average Time Staying in Months	7
Age Eligibility	13-19
Program Serves	Former Foster Youth HIV Positive Youth Pregnant Parent Teens Bisexual Youth Runaway/Homeless Youth Youth with English as Second Language Other: infant and toddlers (up to 18 months), truants, ungovernable youth, court ordered youth, temp DCF Placements
Written Policies/ Procedures?	Y
Willing To Share Policies/ Procedures?	Y
Written Youth Handbook or Manual?	Y
Willing To Share Handbook or Manual?	Y
Types of Collaborations Present with Local Community Resources	Planned Parenthood case management, sexual education (HIV/STD), individual cousneling, substance abuse tx and education, computer training, Job Corp, GED
Aspect of Program that is Innovative or Unique	Transition Home and Nelle Smith Resdience for abused girls are the only program of their kind in Palm Beach County.
Program's Biggest Challenge	Transitions Home for homeless and pregnant teens faces difficulty getting refunded and is the most "controversial" among our programs. The shelters are experiencing a greater percentage of youth w/ psychological disorders or significant behavioral problems.