The Young People In Care Spring Meadows serves girls and boys, ages 11 to 17, who come from backgrounds of abuse or neglect. The young people often have an attitude of defeat and hopelessness when they arrive. While in care, young people attend school, learn to make appropriate life decisions and work with adults to plan for the future. How Young People Are Helped Children are cared for in a family-like environment where they can begin to experience healing. Caring staff help the young people learn to develop positive relationships, independent life skills, and spiritual values.
Children also receive counseling and special educational help as needed.
At Spring Meadows, children learn to share living responsibilities, receive special help with personal issues and problems, and learn the values of work and education. This caring environment helps young people learn to overcome difficult pasts. Two of Spring Meadows' cottages are designated as specialized treatment cottages. These cottages serve boys with severe emotional and behavioral problems stemming from the abuse and neglect they have experienced. Most of Spring Meadows' residents attend school on campus.