The Boy’s Program is an incentive, communitybased program that supports boys in obtaining individual goals through dailyprogramming, skill development, and education through on-site services in a home-stylesetting while attending public school.
Program Components Include:
· Individualized goal planning
· Family visits and phone calls
· On-site heath screen and coordination of needed medical and dental services
· Structured recreational and leisure activities
· Daily skills groups
· Independent living skill development (ex: self-care, employment, money management)
· Assistance with obtaining driver's permit/license
· Camp North Homes - Camp North Homes opened in 2016 and is primarily an extension of existing programs within our continuum of care including opportunities for our residential youth. Activities at camp include, but not limited to:
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Arts and Crafts
- Ropes Course
- Wood working
Other services are coordinated based on individual need such as:
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Substance use disorder services
- School based and/or community based children’s therapeutic support services
Our gender-specific programming for boys in the Grand Rapids area is in partnership with Department of Corrections. Youth in this program are referred by a county worker, probation officer, or court order.
To make a referral to the Boy’s Program, call:
Grand Rapids Office (218) 322-4132 or suzette.mallum@northhomes.org
