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BERT'S PLACE TOO

An Independent-Living Preparatory Program for girls between the ages of 15-18.

MISSION:  to provide teens, between the ages of 15 to 18 living in foster care, with comprehensive life skills services and training in order to prepare them for a less restrictive living environment at Challengers Independent Living.  Specifically, Bert’s Place TOO provides clinical and educational Support, vocational training, independent life skills training and home-life support services, in a safe, and nurturing environment.

 

GOALS:

 

  • Prevent homelessness, substance abuse, crime, domestic violence and child abuse, in young adults discharged from foster care programs.

 

  • Provide Participants with a safe and nurturing environment that will allow them to develop, learn and practice independent life skills.

 

  • Reduce the rate of young adults discharged from foster care programs usage of already overburdened government adult assistance programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 24 hour Staff Support and Supervision

  • Home Life Support

  • Educational Support

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

  • Vocational Training

  • On-Site Supportive Counseling

  • On-Site Supportive Counseling

  • Therapeutic Recreation

  • Substance Abuse Education

  • Nutritional Training

  • Computer Literacy Training

  • Clinical Support

SERVICES PROVIDED TO BERT'S PLACE TOO RESIDENTS

 

 

2010-11

Bert’s Place TOO is thriving. It’s is currently full to capacity and the participants are working hard to achieve excellence. A College Tour is scheduled again this year. More information to come.

 

2009

After 4 years of hard work, Bert’s Place TOO is open. The grand Opening Ceremony was held on July 1, 2009. Several supporters and Dignitaries were present to witness the event. We celebrated with repass, slide shows and open house. We received participants immediately.

 

2007

Finally, After several years of construction, we were happy to announce the erection of our 4th program…Bert’s Place Too. An Open House was held on December 18, 2007. Several people attended the Open House and was given a tour of the fully furnished facility.

 

2005

Groundbreaking Ceremony was held in September 2005. Linden Contractors completed the construction of the customized sectional home for us. Many attended. Several problems occurred and the building of the house was delayed many times.  Finally, we have a state of the arts facility fully equipped to service the needs of our future Participants.

HISTORY

IT'S A CHALLENGE NOT A PROBLEM

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