Danielle and Milly John use their love of art to inspire youth in our Transition Age Youth and Residential programs.

we stand in solidarity with those who stand up and fight against systemic racism. 

As a nonprofit organization, Youth Homes relies on the support of our incredible community to help us succeed in empowering underserved youth. With the new “CARES” Act, you may be able to deduct your donations to Youth Homes.

Read about how Youth Homes is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our youth, staff, and volunteers.

Please join us in welcoming Cameron Safarloo to the Youth Homes’ team.

Meet two of Youth Homes newest team members, TAY Support Services Manager, Landon Miller, and Thrift Shop Manager, Stacy Overcamp.

Share the Spirit awards Youth Homes a grant to furnish two therapy rooms!

We have a winner! Celebrate the season with the entrants and winner of the Youth Holiday Art Contest!

Sending a HUGE shout-out to all of our friends that supported Hearts for Hope 2019! Our Fund-a-Hope raised enough to purchase two vans for two of our residential houses!

When Youth Homes was established in 1965, our primary focus was residential care for at-risk youth. Over the past 55 years, the Child Welfare system has transformed considerably, and as the system evolved, and the needs of our community shifted, so have we.

Spurred on by an incredible $50,000 match from the Youth Homes Auxiliary, our 2018 Fund-A-Hope raised almost $119,000 to make kitchen improvements at Andersen! See the post for the incredible ‘after’ shots.

Youth Homes is thrilled to join with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) for its second annual 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge to encourage young people, families, and teachers to build habits that foster kindness and promote the strength and wellness of their communities, and will participate in the challenge by performing acts of kindness for 21 days, beginning September 1st.

Youth in the Summer Garden program has been working diligently all summer, and their work paid off last week when Youth Homes staff were able to purchase fresh fruit and veggies harvested by youth.

Youth Homes’ fifth summer horse program was the most transforming experience yet for 9 teens from various Youth Homes programs. Hosted by the Double GG Ranch, and the kind owners who volunteer their horses, the summer horse program connects young people with animals in a fun way that fosters a sense of connection, pride, and leadership.

We partner with some of the most challenging youth and young adults in our community. We say ‘challenging’ not because of who they are, but rather what has happened to them.