Central to Our Mission

Emphasis on Education
Our children attend first-rate schools and are taught organizational and study skills. Mandatory study periods are held in the homes during the school week and tutoring and special academic programs are provided to those who require additional support. All of the children are expected to attend periodic cultural and enrichment activities. College is the goal and the program provides college financial assistance to high school graduates.

Value-Centered Homes
Children live in neighborhood homes with qualified live-in counselors who provide support, guidance and discipline. Only qualified professionals serve as live-in staff. Respect for each individual is the basic rule of all Boys Hope Girls Hope homes, where children share rooms and are expected to assist counselors with a variety of daily living tasks.

Extra-curricular Activities
Through required participation in extra-curricular activities at school and within the community, children learn leadership, sportsmanship, loyalty and responsibility. Summer enrichment experiences and sports camps are offered to children under the age of 16. Older children are required to obtain full-time summer jobs in order to begin saving for college.

Firm Moral Structure
Growth in faith and an understanding of God’s purpose in one’s life go hand-in-hand with personal development in other areas. Our children are expected to develop themselves spiritually and participate in weekly worship of their family faith tradition. Positive moral values are emphasized in all aspects of life in the homes. All children are required to participate in community service activities.