Before Jared* came to Youth Homes, his world had become very small. At just 10 years old, he had already been removed from two schools because of physical aggression and behavioral challenges connected to his autism. He struggled to regulate his emotions, often reacting with tantrums, whining, and aggression toward even the adults trying to help him.

When you shop at Youth Homes Thrift Shop, every item you purchase makes a difference; not just to your wardrobe or your home, but to someone’s life. To continuously offer fresh inventory, our team actively seeks new and sustainable partnerships to keep our shelves filled, and give customers more opportunities to shop and make a difference.

The young people who come into the care of Youth Homes often have no idea about the incredible support community they’re joining – but they quickly find out. Whether it’s back-to-school shoes and supplies, holiday gifts, or anything in between, our dedicated crew always provides and reminds our clients how supported they truly are. 

The young people who come into the care of Youth Homes often have no idea about the incredible support community they’re joining – but they quickly find out. Whether it’s back-to-school shoes and supplies, holiday gifts, or anything in between, our dedicated crew always provides and reminds our clients how supported they truly are. 

Youth Homes’ Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) provides safety and care for youth who are unable to thrive in their homes. Our team of nineteen residential staff work around the clock to provide a healing environment for our youth, yet few have the opportunity to see the tremendous effort that keeps the program and our home running smoothly.  

We all know back-to-school season can be a stressful time, even for youth with healthy home lives. While we work year-round to support our youth, our community also steps up to ease their transition back to school with new shoes, backpacks, and supplies.