INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

ADOLESCENT MALES

In February 2007, the Gwinnett Children's Shelter opened a spacious, four bedroom home to house eight boys who need a place to grow into successful adults.  The young men in this program attend local school and have the opportunity to earn the privilege of holding a job, dating, participating in after school sports and activities.  They maintain contact with family, when appropriate, through on and off-site visits, passes, and agency provided family counseling and reconciliation work.   Youth will be able to live at this home until they transition to college or other independent living.  

ADOLESCENT FEMALES

In April 2008, the Gwinnett Children's Shelter completed renovations and opened, a four bedroom home to house eight girls who need a place to grow into successful adults.  The young women in this program will attend local school and have the opportunity to earn the privilege of holding a job, dating, participating in after school sports and activities.  They will maintain contact with family, when appropriate, through on and off-site visits, passes, and agency provided family counseling and reconciliation work.   Youth will be able to live at this home until they transition to college or other independent living.  

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Right now we are in need of items to set up the Adolescent Girl's Independent Living Home.  Please click here to see our list of needs.

Become a MENTOR!  Click here to learn more about our mentoring program.