Our Program
Life 101. The Haven's Program for Success
The Haven's program is designed to foster the development of our boys' self-esteem and independence in a safe, loving and stable environment. All areas of the long-term program are created and integrated to help prepare each young man to become a self-sufficient, proud adult when he transitions into the community at the age of 18.
The Haven's program consists of the following:
- Structured daily activities designed to achieve balanced and enriched living
- Individual and group counseling
- Tutoring to encourage academic achievement
- Recreational, spiritual and cultural events
- Mentor program to build positive, adult role models and relationships
- Promotion of civic responsibility and community life
- Life and work skills development
- Ongoing support to ensure smooth transition to independent living after the age of 18
Our Boys Are 'Happy'
They feel safe and secure.
In July 2005, The Haven, Inc. announced its accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), a national association that accredits public agencies and private providers of child and family services and behavioral health services. COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best quality services.
The Haven joins COA's Community of Excellence, which includes approximately 2,000 private and public organizations in the United States and Canada that serve more than six million children, individuals and families.
The most notable COA observation came from one of the COA peer reviewers who told members of The Haven's Board of Directors and staff that The Haven was the first home she had assessed where all of the young men who were interviewed were "happy" living in their alternative home!
