Caring forAt-Risk Youth

A Children’s Hope Residential Services publication

Victims of Circumstance• At-risk youth end up in protective services or the

custody of the state for a variety of reasons. It can range from immediate safety or custody issues to problems at home or at school.

• Protective services isn’t always the desired outcome, but proven professionals such as Children's Hope Residential Services have the tools to help.

• At Children’s Hope Residential Services, CEO James Aldrich knows what children need to succeed.

The Need to Succeed

• Studies have shown the benefits of placing youth within residential programs. Some of those gains include:A renewed sense of belonging and

immediate multi-level support systemCodes of conduct that also limit unwanted

behaviorSkilled oversight from trained professionalsPositive reinforcement and ability to make

contributions for good of the system

At Children’s Hope…

• Children’s Hope Residential Services, a Texas-based non-profit formed in 2002, has helped more than 2,000 neglected boys and girls.

• Some of the services offered include therapy, sessions to address emotional or behavioral issues and extension of aid to parents or guardians.

• A secure environmental that helps foster a feeling of safety again.

“How Did I Get Here?”

• A vast array of events can lead up to a child’s placement in foster or protective care, including the death of a parent or guardian or trouble with law enforcement.

• Abuse, be it physical or sexual, will land a child in protective care if no other placement options are available.

• Neglect of basic needs, as determined by investigators, is another reason for placing youth in protective care.

Around-the-Clock assistance• At Children’s Hope Residential Services, multiple

programs exist to help at-risk youth around the clock.

• Children with emotional or behavioral issues can receive 24-hour assistance.

• The Children’s Hope day treatment program is for those who need additional structure compared to an outpatient program.

• Aftercare is both open to members of the community and youth who are treatment program members.

To Learn More

• Children’s Hope Residential Services is available for at-risk youth who need extra love and attention to succeed.

• For more information on Children’s Hope Residential Services, click here.