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Alternatives for Girls

Contact Information

Name Title Email
Patty Swift TLP Contact pswift@alternativesforgirls.org
     
     

Address Information

Address 903 West Grand Blvd. 1
City Detroit
State MI
Zip 48208
Phone (313) 361-4000
Fax (313) 361-8938
Zip 48208

Program Information

Year Started TLP 1989
Year Started FYSB Funding
Bed Capacity 14
Average Time Staying in Months 4
Age Eligibility 16-20
Program Serves
  • Females Only
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 We are a part of many collaborations such as: pregnant and parenting consortium, mental health, youth leadership groups, and educational institutions.
Aspect of Program that is Innovative or Unique Grounded in youth development approach to gender specific services.
Program's Biggest Challenge Money of course, building into the program natural consequences, and helping staff to buy in to behavior model.

 

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