Author: trevina.iweis@achservices.org

A Place to Be a Kid

In just a few days at ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter, Sayde experienced something she’d never known before:

Safety, stability, and the freedom to be a child.

At an age when most children were worrying about homework or clothes, Sayde was listening for footsteps in the house. She knew the sound of anger before it arrived, learned how to stay quiet to stay safe, and carried responsibilities far heavier than her years. As a child, she moved through the world alert and guarded, as both of her parents were addicted to drugs and physically and mentally abusive.

By the time she was 13 years old, Sayde had learned to take care of herself, as well as her 4-year-old brother. What she had never learned was what it felt like to simply be a kid.

That changed briefly but profoundly when she arrived at ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter.

Sayde came to ACH on her first day of 8th grade. Child Protective Services picked her up from school, brought her to their office while they searched for a safe place to stay, and determined ACH was the safest, most stable respite. Her brother was able to be placed with a kinship caregiver who – for unknown/undisclosed reasons – could care for him but not Sayde.

So, Sayde arrived at ACH’s Pat O’Neal Youth Emergency Shelter scared and exhausted, without her brother, her new outfit for 8th grade as the only belongings to her name.

What she found at ACH was something entirely new: calm.

“At ACH, I didn’t have to worry,” Sayde says. “For the first time, there were adults who were watching out for me, and I didn’t have to carry everything by myself.”

Safety in the Small Moments

Her stay was short, just a handful of days, but the impact was lasting. Staff welcomed her without judgment. They helped her find clothes that fit. They introduced routines, such as chores, mealtimes, schoolwork, and bedtime. Ordinary things that, for Sayde, felt special. She’d never had a parent set those expectations. At the shelter, adults responded instead of reacting. Rules existed, but so did kindness. When kids struggled, staff didn’t yell or hide in their bedroom doing drugs. They helped.

Most importantly, ACH let Sayde be a child.

She remembers doing schoolwork on a computer, trying new foods she’d never tasted before, and sitting at a table with other kids who, like her, carried heavy stories. When she was able to mentally process the emotional weight and toll of what was happening, she cried. But no one punished her or turned away. She says she remembers staff validating her feelings, and just “being there and letting her cry.”

“That was the only place in my childhood where I truly felt safe,” she says. “They treated me like I mattered. Like I was their kid, too.”

After leaving ACH, Sayde’s life remained difficult, but the experience at ACH stayed with her.

An Impact That Endured

Today, Sayde is a college graduate, a homeowner, a wife, and a mother. She is pursuing a master’s degree and raising her son with the stability and love she never had. When asked what motivates her, she doesn’t hesitate: she refuses to repeat the past.

And she never forgot the place that helped her survive it.

When given the opportunity to support an organization during the holidays, Sayde chose ACH without question. “In the hardest moment of my life,” she says, “ACH gave me something no one else did—the chance to just be a kid.”

About the Youth Emergency Shelter

The Pat O’Neal Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) is the only 24-hour emergency shelter in Tarrant County offering 24/7 safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth, and trafficking survivors, ages 5-17.  ACH works to reunite them with their families or find safe and stable alternative living arrangements. The program provides outreach, education, advocacy, counseling, and case management services for foster care and community youth who are experiencing family crisis, family conflict, or homelessness. With an average cost per child of $425 per night, the Shelter is facing a projected funding gap of $649,468. We welcome all gifts, large and small, that help give children safety, hope, and love.

Finding His Footing Again

A two-week stay at Turning Point helped Nolan rebuild confidence, develop coping skills, and refocus on his future.

When Nolan arrived at Turning Point, school had slowly slipped out of focus. At 17, he was carrying the weight of self-doubt, past trauma, and a deep need for reassurance. A conflict at home had escalated quickly, leaving him overwhelmed and unsure how to manage his emotions in a healthy way. His foster family was also overwhelmed and sought professional help.

That’s what brought Nolan to Turning Point, a structured, supportive program at ACH Child and Family Services designed to help him reset. At the two-week program, his days were intentionally planned from morning to night with therapy sessions, group activities, time to reflect, or just decompress by taking a walk in the program’s private park. That consistency helped him feel safe enough to slow down and begin rebuilding confidence.

“A lot of what our kids need is validation,” said Jean‑Michele De Goede, Turning Point program supervisor. “They need to hear that they are good kids and that they matter.”

Nolan participated in daily individual therapy and multiple group sessions focused on coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation. These skills were especially important as he prepared to return home and reengage with school. Staff helped him practice handling frustration, asking for support, and managing peer and family conflicts in ways that would not derail his education.

One thing stood out during Nolan’s time at Turning Point: He thrived during one-on-one moments. Whether it was a walk outside or talking through a tough day, personal attention helped him feel seen.

“Once kids feel safe and know someone is really listening, you start to see real change,” Jean‑Michele said.

By the time Nolan returned home, he had not only stabilized emotionally but also gained tools to help him stay focused on school and his future. Turning Point helped him move beyond crisis and rediscover a path forward grounded in stability, self-worth, and hope.

About Turning Point

Turning Point is a unique, short-term crisis intervention and stabilization program for youth in foster care ages 10 to 17. Designed as a safe, home-like alternative to hospitalization, the program helps youth and families navigate moments of crisis while preventing placement disruptions. Turning Point offers intensive mental health support, including psychiatric services, individual and group therapy, and structured daily routines that promote stability and healthy coping skills. Family involvement is central to the program, with counseling and personalized support focused on strengthening relationships and supporting successful reunification. The program is available to foster families throughout Texas.

Tara’s Journey: ACH’s Continuum of Care in Action

Through our Continuum of Care, Tara found safety, stability, and a family committed to loving her.

Beginning with a Stable Place

When Tara entered the Secure Assessment Facility (SAF) program at ACH Child and Family Services, she was stepping away from years of sexual abuse and into a safe system designed to meet her needs every step of the way. SAF was Tara’s first experience with ACH, and it provided immediate stability during a time of uncertainty and helplessness.

For weeks, Tara, who was 14, was the only child in the program, which gave staff the opportunity to focus on her individual needs. They worked patiently to help her adjust and teach her basic skills, like healthy boundaries and emotional regulation. These skills would become the foundation for her progress.

SAF is often the first stop for children in crisis. The program offers a structured environment and therapeutic support. For Tara, it was more than a temporary placement; it was the beginning of a relationship with ACH that would span years and multiple programs. From day one, ACH staff demonstrated their commitment to going above and beyond, ensuring Tara felt safe and supported.

Growth Through Residential Treatment: Stability and Support

After SAF, Tara transitioned to the Robert and Jane Ferguson Residential Treatment Center (RTC), where she stayed for almost a year and a half. While long stays are uncommon, this longer placement proved essential for Tara.

At the RTC, she received consistent therapy, learned coping strategies, and began to trust the adults around her. ACH staff provided treatment paired with stability. Many of the same team members worked with Tara from her first day at the RTC until her last, creating a sense of security she had never experienced before.

She’s my longest-ever client,” says Amanda Bernal, her therapist and a clinical manager at ACH. “We celebrated every small win—because for Tara, each step forward was monumental.”

Progress wasn’t always easy. Tara faced challenges, moments of frustration, and setbacks along the way. But ACH staff celebrated every small victory. They noted shorter tantrums, better communication, and growing confidence. Therapists adapted her sessions to her interests, incorporating creative activities and outdoor walks to keep her engaged. Even when court delays and placement uncertainties made Tara feel hopeless, ACH remained her constant source of encouragement. Staff members attended hearings, advocated for her needs, and reminded her that she was not alone.

A Forever Family: Foster Care and Adoption

The final chapter of Tara’s journey at ACH began when she entered its Foster Care and Adoption program. After months of searching for the right fit, a special family stepped forward. ACH facilitated a careful, gradual transition that started with visits at the RTC, then soccer games, day trips, and eventually overnight stays. This thoughtful approach ensured Tara felt prepared and supported through every step.

“Because she stayed so long at ACH, her hope was beginning to waver that she’d ever find a family,” says Amanda. “But I told her, ‘Good things happen to those who wait.’ And now she’s found her family.”

Today, Tara is thriving in her foster home, surrounded by a loving family and even a few dogs she adores. She’s decorating her own room, engaging in aftercare therapy, and slowly transitioning back to school with the help of an accommodating school district.

ACH staff continue to stay connected, offering guidance and support long after placement. From the SAF to the RTC to foster care, Tara’s story reflects ACH’s commitment to a true continuum of care—meeting children where they are and walking with them toward a brighter future.

Tara’s journey is a testament to what happens when an organization refuses to give up. ACH didn’t just provide programs; it provided people—therapists, caseworkers, and advocates—who went above and beyond to ensure one young girl had the chance to heal, grow, and belong. For Tara, and for countless children like her, ACH is more than a service provider. It’s a lifeline.

The Secure Assessment Facility (SAF) at ACH provides a safe and secure environment for children ages 5–17 who are in crisis due to self-harm, runaway, or other high-risk behaviors. The program offers intensive supervision, therapy, and assessment services to stabilize children and support their emotional and behavioral needs. Its goal is to collaborate with the child and stakeholders to determine the best next placement and ensure continuity of care.

The Robert and Jane Ferguson Residential Treatment Center (RTC) at ACH is a secure, innovative program designed for teenagers in foster care who have endured severe trauma, abuse, and neglect. It provides intensive therapeutic support and a safe environment where youth can begin healing, learn to trust adults, and focus on personal growth. The program prepares these teens for successful family living and independence by connecting them to a strong support system for long-term stability.

Foster Care and Adoption through ACH helps children heal by connecting them with loving families through foster care, foster-to-adopt, or matched adoption options. The program provides thorough training and ongoing support to ensure caregivers are prepared to meet the needs of children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. Its goal is to create safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive and, whenever possible, achieve permanency through reunification or adoption.

A Grandmother’s Promise: Building Safety, Healing, and Home

When their lives were shaped by uncertainty, she made a choice that changed everything — to be their safe place, no matter what.

Ms. Snow* is the devoted maternal grandmother of Ethan* (13) and Liam* (9). Due to their mother’s long-standing substance abuse, homelessness, and inability to provide safe or consistent care, Ms. Snow stepped forward without hesitation to assume responsibility for her grandsons. From an early age, she became their primary source of safety, stability, and unconditional love, ensuring they were raised in a nurturing and protective home.

Becoming the Children's Constant

Ms. Snow had been actively involved in Ethan’s life before assuming full-time care. When her daughter became pregnant with Liam while living in Ms. Snow’s home, she was already caring for Ethan and familiar with his needs. As their mother’s addiction and instability escalated, Ms. Snow remained the one constant in the children’s lives, providing structure, consistency, and care.

Facing the Impact of Trauma

Ethan’s behavior began to decline when he was in elementary school, reflecting the impact of early trauma. When he began experiencing significant behavioral and emotional challenges, Ms. Snow voluntarily approached Child Protective Services, knowing that state conservatorship would ensure he received the therapeutic services he needed. Ethan entered her home with trauma that deeply affected his well-being. He struggled with suicidal thoughts, running away, and serious safety concerns that at times required law enforcement involvement. Recognizing he needed more support than she could safely provide alone, Ms. Snow ensured Ethan received intensive therapeutic services through a residential treatment program, despite how emotionally difficult the decision was.

Moving Forward with Support and Guidance

Through treatment and her continued advocacy, Ethan made meaningful progress. He continues to require a high level of supervision due to ongoing behavioral concerns, including sexualized behaviors, and Ms. Snow remains vigilant in providing structure, clear boundaries, and consistent support. He also receives ongoing therapy and school-based support, which Ms. Snow actively coordinates.

Ms. Snow completed the ACH Adoption Licensure process, benefiting from the expedited track that allowed her to move forward quickly during a critical period. The ACH licensing worker was instrumental in providing hands-on guidance, encouragement, and advocacy at every step. ACH also assisted Ms. Snow financially with utilities and connected her to adoption grant resources and other community support, helping her provide a safe, stable home while managing her responsibilities as a single caregiver on a limited income.

This support made the adoption process manageable, timely, and effective, allowing Ms. Snow to focus on the children’s well-being. In January 2026, Ethan was officially adopted by Ms. Snow, marking a powerful moment of permanency and belonging. Today, Ethan continues to make steady progress. He is engaged in school, participates in basketball, and continues therapeutic work within the safety of a permanent, loving home. Liam also benefits from the structure, stability, and care Ms. Snow provides.

A Future Built on Love and Resilience

Ms. Snow’s story reflects resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. Through every challenge, she has consistently chosen to protect, advocate for, and stand beside her grandsons. With the ongoing guidance and resources provided by ACH and its licensing staff, she has created a home filled not only with safety and stability, but hope, healing, and a future.

*Names and likeness have been changed to protect privacy

About Kinship Connections

ACH Child and Family Services strongly promotes the philosophy and practice that when children cannot be with their parents safely, the next best option is a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or close family friends. Our Kinship Connections program places foster children in the home of a relative or person who knew the child before he or she was removed from the home. Research shows that kinship placements provide a sense of stability, identity and belonging during a time of crisis and help preserve the child’s cultural identity and relationship to their community. Kinship Connectionsis voluntary assistance to help families in the child welfare system adapt to their new role as caregiver. ACH also offers a similar free program, Kinship Navigator, for youth and families in the community who are not in the child welfare system.

Walking Alongside a Kinship Family

When unexpected loss reshaped her family overnight, one aunt found guidance, resources, and reassurance through ACH’s Kinship Navigator program.

About a year ago, Ana a mother of four children, stepped into a caregiving role no one ever plans for. Overnight, Ana took in three nieces and nephews after the children’s mother suddenly passed away. In an instant, her household suddenly grew, bringing with it more responsibility, higher expenses, and deep grief.

“It all hit at once,” Ana shared. “I didn’t always know what to do or what was coming next.”

Ana became a kinship caregiver outside of the foster care system and without a CPS case. Families in these situations often face the same challenges as foster families, but with fewer formal supports.

Case In Point

A school counselor called about concerns with one of the children in Ana’s care. Ana was caught off guard and wasn’t sure what it meant or what she was supposed to do next. Everything felt uncertain. Not long after, she connected with a Kinship Navigator at ACH Child and Family Services, who helped bring clarity during an overwhelming moment.

That conversation changed everything.

Navigators walk alongside caregivers, helping them understand their options, and connecting them to resources during difficult transitions.

Over the past year, the Kinship Navigator worked closely with Ana to create stability for her family. Together, they tackled immediate needs like enrolling the children in Medicaid and SNAP, applying for programs that offered the children new beds, and securing everyday necessities such as diapers, pajamas, toiletries, and school supplies.

Support Beyond the Basics

ACH’s Kinship Navigator also helped connect the family to affordable haircuts through a community partnership and invited them to attend ACH’s Back-to-School event, to receive free school supplies, and holiday events, such as Christmas and Halloween celebrations, for free, festive fun.

Those moments mattered. “Every time I told the kids we were going to an ACH event, they got so excited,” Ana said. “With a lot of kids, it’s hard and expensive to do family outings. These experiences meant so much to them.”

One favorite memory was an expenses-paid family day trip to Fossil Rim, a bright, joyful moment during an otherwise heavy season.

Prioritizing Emotional Support

The children had experienced the loss of their mother, and their fathers were not in the picture. Some of the children participated in skill-building classes, while others began counseling services through community partners. Ana and her spouse even attended couples’ counseling, something she later described as unexpectedly helpful amid the stress and change.

ACH also helped address one of the biggest hurdles Ana faced: legal support.

As Ana and her husband move forward with adoption, ACH provided assistance toward legal fees, easing a significant financial burden. What once felt overwhelming became manageable — one step at a time.

Building a Stronger Future Together

Reflecting on Ana’s journey, our Kinship Navigator shared, “She has been such a wonderful caregiver to work with. She is resilient and persevering, and she always wanted to do everything she could for the children in her care. As she transitions out of the program, it is bittersweet. I am incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished, even as we prepare to say goodbye.”

For Ana, the greatest impact of Kinship Navigator was not feeling alone. “It’s an amazing program,” she said. “There are so many resources, and you don’t feel like everything is falling apart because you finally know what comes next.”

Ana’s story reflects the heart of Kinship Navigator — meeting families where they are, walking alongside them through uncertainty, and helping them build a stronger future together.

About Kinship Navigator

ACH’s Kinship Navigator program serves families outside the child welfare system who are caring for a relative’s children. The program offers outreach, education, and hands-on support, connecting caregivers to essential resources such as food, clothing, medical care, school support, and legal aid.

Many kinship caregivers step in during a crisis with little preparation or guidance. Kinship Navigator walks alongside these families, providing stability, emotional support, and help navigating complex systems. By empowering caregivers and connecting them to a supportive community, the program helps children remain in safe, familiar homes with the love of extended family — preventing entry into the foster care system.

Learning Structure, Building Stability

At 16, he was at risk of losing his footing at school and home — until a two-week intervention changed his trajectory.

For Darin*, school had become a source of constant conflict. At 16, he was smart and capable, but without consistent routines and support, those strengths often showed up as frustration, poor choices, and strained trust at home. Disruptions at school and increasing tension with his foster parents made it clear he needed more support than discipline alone could provide.

When it felt like more than his foster family could deal with, they found Turning Point. This two-week program from ACH Child and Family Services is designed to help foster families avoid placement disruption.

Creating Structure, One Day at a Time

From the start, Darin’s days at Turning Point were structured and intentional. Clear routines helped him rebuild habits he would need both at home and at school, such as getting up on time, practicing personal hygiene, organizing his space, and following daily expectations.

“A lot of our kids haven’t had structure in a long time,” said Jean‑Michele De Goede, program supervisor at Turning Point. “Once they feel safe and know what to expect, you really start to see them settle in.”

Education was a central focus. Group sessions emphasized accountability, decision-making, and managing impulses, skills that directly translate to the classroom. Darin also participated in activities that strengthened problem-solving and self-reflection, helping him understand how his choices could affect his future.

Family Forward

Family involvement played a key role in his progress. Through visits and family sessions, Darin’s foster mother stayed engaged, reinforcing new routines and expectations he would carry home.

“Turning Point helps families get through a stressful situation, but it’s critical the whole family stays involved in our work so changes actually stick when kids return home,” explains Jean-Michele.

By the time Darin prepared to leave Turning Point, he had gained more than short-term stability. He left with practical skills, renewed confidence, and a clearer path forward, ready to re-engage with school and rebuild trust at home.

*Name and likeness changed for privacy purposes.

About Turning Point

Turning Point is a unique, short-term crisis intervention and stabilization program for youth in foster care ages 10 to 17. Designed as a safe, home-like alternative to hospitalization, the program helps youth and families navigate moments of crisis while preventing placement disruptions.

Turning Point offers intensive mental health support, including psychiatric services, individual and group therapy, and structured daily routines that promote stability and healthy coping skills. Family involvement is central to the program, with counseling and personalized support focused on strengthening relationships and supporting successful reunification. The program is available to foster families throughout Texas.

 

Finding Healing Through Intercept®

He learned what it felt like to lose everything familiar — his home, his sense of safety, and the certainty that his mom would always be there.

What he hadn’t learned yet was that healing is possible when the right support steps in.

At just seven years old, Diego* has already experienced more instability than many adults face in a lifetime. After being removed from his home due to his mother’s mental health crisis, he spent time in foster care while his family worked toward reunification. During that time, the separation was deeply frightening for him. He worried constantly about whether he would be able to go home again, struggled with anxiety about being taken away, and was easily overwhelmed by loud noises and unfamiliar environments. His restless energy made it difficult to settle into routines at the foster home.

Diego’s mother, who lives with bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, worked hard while he was in foster care to stabilize her mental health and reunify with her son. The Intercept team began working with the family in the weeks leading up to reunification and continued supporting them as Diego returned home, helping ensure the transition was safe, stable, and successful.

Even after reunification, Diego’s mother remained committed to her mental health and to building on the progress she had made. She understood that recovery is an ongoing process, not a single milestone. But with reunification came new stress and responsibility, and she needed specialized, intensive support to sustain her progress and strengthen her family’s stability during this critical time.

She was committed to getting better for her son — but recovery rarely follows a straight line.

With the support of a permanency worker at OCOK, she engaged in comprehensive services over 12–18 months and made significant progress. At the point of reunification, the complexity and intensity of her needs — common in cases involving mental health, addiction, and other high‑risk factors — necessitated referral to a program to help sustain change and reduce the risk of children returning to foster care.

That’s where Intercept® came in.

Restoring Safety

Intercept® specialists walk alongside families during their most vulnerable moments, helping them strengthen relationships, restore safety, and develop tools to thrive together. With Diego’s family, our focus was on building trust, consistency, and structure — the cornerstones of trauma-informed care.

Through multiple weekly visits and coaching, our Intercept® Specialist, Alesia Burciaga, worked with Diego’s mother to create predictable routines, manage her mental health needs, and learn positive parenting strategies. We helped her coordinate with medical providers to stabilize her medications and guided her in using grounding techniques when anxiety began to spiral. For Diego, we introduced calming strategies, social skill-building activities, and ways to express big feelings safely.

Slowly, the home began to feel different. Diego began sleeping through the night. His mother communicated openly with her treatment team and became more confident in her parenting. The constant fear of another removal began to fade, replaced by connection, laughter, and hope.

Through Intercept®, a program of Youth Villages, ACH helps reunite foster children with their families.

Building a Safer, Steadier Home

After several months, the family’s case closed as a positive discharge. While their journey continues, Diego and his mother now have the tools and support network they need to move forward — together.

Intercept® continues to stand out as a groundbreaking approach to family preservation — one that meets families where they are, honors their resilience, and helps them heal from trauma with compassion and evidence-based care. It’s not just a program; it’s a lifeline for families like Diego’s, proving that with the right support, change — and healing — are always possible.

*Name and likeness changed for privacy purposes.

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About Intercept®

Intercept® is a trauma-informed approach that offers a variety of evidenced-based and research-informed practices that meet the individualized needs of the family and child. The Intercept® model includes a systemic therapeutic approach to parenting skills education, school interventions, development of positive peer groups, and extensive help for families and children in accessing community resources and long-term, ongoing support.

The intensity of services is highly successful in helping families achieve and maintain stability so that children can remain in the home and avoid continued interactions with the court, child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems.

The Youth Intercept Intercept program has helped tens of thousands of youth and families in 20 states since 2006.

From Panhandling to Stability

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They had no school or structure, only survival, until ACH stepped in.

Lucas*, 16, and his siblings Isabella*, 17, and Dylan*, 15, were removed from their parents after they were found panhandling around Fort Worth. Their parents sent them out daily to ask for money.  For the children, there was no school, no structure, just survival. When Child Protective Services stepped in, the siblings were placed in the Pat O’ Neal Youth Emergency Shelter, one of ACH Child and Family Services 15 programs that serves children and families in North Texas.

Breaking Barriers

The challenges were clear from the beginning. The children refused to speak English and had no school records or history of formal education. The shelter’s team used the Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based® approach (TBRI) to build trust, knowing the kids had every reason to be wary of adults.

At first, staff believed the children spoke Romanian. It turned out they spoke three languages, including Spanish and English. With a Spanish-speaking translator, communication became easier, and the kids slowly began to engage.

To help them feel more at home, ACH worked with CPS and the children’s mother so that she could cook traditional Romanian meals and have them delivered to the Shelter. This small act made a big impact. It gave them a sense of comfort and connection to their culture.

Though they couldn’t return home, ACH prioritized keeping family ties strong. The siblings were given regular visits with their mom, which helped them feel safe and supported.

The Chance to Move Forward

After 90 days, the children were stable and ready for the next step. Their uncle stepped forward as a placement option, and with ACH’s help, the transition went smoothly. The siblings left not in fear, but with trust and hope.

Lucas, Isabella, and Dylan’s story shows how ACH’s mission—to keep families connected whenever safely possible—comes to life through care, patience, and consistent support. What started with crisis ended with a safe placement, and the chance to move forward as a family.

*Names and likeness changed for privacy purposes.

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About the Pat O' Neal Youth Emergency Shelter

The Pat O’Neal Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) is the only 24-hour emergency shelter in Tarrant County offering 24/7 safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth, and trafficking survivors, ages 5-17. ACH works to reunite them with their families, or find safe and stable alternative living arrangements. The program provides outreach, education, advocacy, counseling, and case management services for foster care and community youth who are experiencing family crisis, family conflict, or homelessness.

Our 2026 expenses for the Pat O’ Neal Youth Emergency Shelter are greater than our resources and we are projecting a funding gap of $579,366.

If you can help, please consider donating. We appreciate any support, as it helps our community with needed programs and services like the YES.