2 Welcoming Arms operate residential group home with primary goal are to provide a safe, healthy, responsible and progressive environment for youth who, through no fault of their own, are in the foster care system. We want our residents to develop the skills to lead productive lives.  We want them to feel community caring and support through our services. 

 

Based on our commitment to spirit, mind and body, our staff and program provide residential living services, behavior interventions, life management skill building, and opportunities to strengthen self-esteem and leadership skills through positive peer culture.  We will advocate for and support strong partnerships with schools and medical providers.  We also have access to community resources and encourage staff mentoring, health and fitness, and community interaction. 

 

We focus on services that stimulate measurable change based on individual needs as determined through initial and ongoing assessment.  The individual plan for each resident includes activities that meet the resident’s normal dependency and developmental needs, focusing on their safety, permanency and well- being.  Focus, via the individual  welfare case plan and mental health treatment plan, includes planning for the resident’s care, education, health, counseling and mental health needs, religious practices of their choice, community interaction, family and cultural connections, and permanency goal.  Through this holistic approach, we can celebrate with the resident as they begin to realize their potential.