MY FRIENDS HOUSE FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES INC
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve neglected, abused, or at-risk boys, ages 12-18, in State custody by offering a home-like environment with a balance of safety, structure, encouragement, care and expectations. Our mission continues in advocating for each resident that they be given the opportunity to recover from their adverse situation and become successful young adults.
About This Cause
My Friend’s House is a nonprofit 501(c)3 group-care facility that serves male youth ages 12-18 who are in state custody. This home is one of a few across the state of Tennessee and the only one of its kind in Williamson County. The boys who come to My Friend’s House have suffered from neglect, abuse, and loss of family members due to death or incarceration. Some have committed juvenile crimes that often derive from being neglected or abused by family members. The house provides temporary residential support that offers a secure, structured, home-like environment with trained staff on hand 24/7. As a home, the program provides three nutritious meals a day plus snacks, a comfortable single bed, a hot shower and clean, appropriate clothing. Many of our residents have not had these simple things provided to them in the past. Residents are also expected to follow a schedule and contribute to daily household chores. This normalcy and routine goes a long way toward helping a youth feel safe and nurtured, which in turn allows them to deal with and overcome their past traumas. The overall goal is to focus on individualized behavioral stabilization and transition back to family, foster care, adoption or independent living upon turning 18. The average length of stay is 3 to 6 months and varies based upon the needs of each resident. The home is integrated into the Franklin, Tennessee community where youth attend public school, access local health care and other services. One unique aspect of our program is welcoming volunteers into My Friend’s House to provide positive, adult interactions with our youth. The Williamson County community is vested in the success and outcomes of our residents. Services at My Friend's House Include: • Individualized Treatment Plan • Individual & Group Counseling Sessions • Anger Management Sessions or Aggression Replacement Therapy • Case Management • Medical and Dental Care • Public School Education Placement / Liaison Coordination • Educational Support, Tutoring, Credit Recovery & GED Certificates • Family & Residential Permanency Counseling • Adult Daily Living Skills • Recreation & Leisure Activities