Striving for  EXCELLENCE

and achieving it!

We understand that children in placement are in a precarious position. First, a child is removed from situations of imminent danger, then they are processed into a protective system of care. It is not uncommon for a youth in placement to undergo social worker investigations, police questioning, medical examinations and court appointments as part of their placement process. These children who are oftentimes in traumatic and/or unsafe conditions in their natural home setting are now thrust into a new setting in which trust has not been established. We understand that a youth in placement will be experiencing one or a combination of these feelings: separation from parents and siblings, separation from friendships and family members, unanswered questions, a new school, a new home and new "rules" which they may never have experienced in their previous home life. Add to this uncertainty about their future, mental health stressors and potential exposure to influences such as drugs and alcohol as coping devices and one can easily understand why children run away from these systems of help.  Our approach to placement address both the systemic process and the hearts of the youths being placed.