Desperation drives many of the teens to House of Hope. Most have failed to recover in as many as seven secular programs, and the majority have been sexually or emotionally abused, attempted suicide, and skipped school continually, Trollinger said. Parents are required to interview with the child during the admission procedure, and must attend parenting classes, seeing the counselor who works with their child. The teens, who have poor self-concepts, receive an overwhelming amount of love, Trollinger said. We fill their lives with hugs, love, encouragement, and support.
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