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SelfPride: Developing Future Leaders
Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start is a youth residential program designed to
help youths transition into positive and productive adults.
In 2005, SelfPride opened its first group home
for young men ages 15-18. Currently, there are five young
men ages living at the group home.
A Place to blossom
Young men in the Fresh Start program have a history of behavioral
issues, which SelfPride addresses through a nurturing,
safe, and secure environment. The program provides the following
support services:
- Time to improve problem solving skills, individual creativity,
and taking responsibility for ones own behavior;
- Exploration of educational interests and goals;
- Nutritionally balanced hot meals and snacks;
- Assist the youth in overcoming their roadblocks to
success though training sessions at SelfPride;
- Engaging in professional and soft skill development;
- Participation in community activities such as; professional
sporting events, museums, church, and other social activities.
Caring for our future
The Program Director for Fresh Start is a licensed social
worker and experienced family advocate. All support staff
are trained medically in order to provide optimal service
to the young men. The Fresh Start program employs six community
living assistants. All Fresh Start employees receive their
training through SelfPride’s Community Living
Assistants Training Program.
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