Adolescent girls. With clarity and care.

Research and experience demonstrate that adolescent girls in foster care often face unique challenges related to stability, mental health, education, relationships, and preparation for adulthood. Beginning with a focused population allows us to build a strong, high-quality residential model while providing individualized, trauma-informed support during critical developmental years.

Our initial vision is to serve adolescent girls ages 12–17. Depending on placement needs, regulatory requirements, and licensing approvals, services may be extended to youth age 18 when appropriate.

While program development is ongoing, our vision includes a safe residential environment combined with individualized support, life-skills development, educational advocacy, emotional wellness supports, and opportunities for positive community engagement.

Youth placements will occur through appropriate referral and placement sources in accordance with Pennsylvania child welfare regulations. The Foundation will not independently place youth and will operate within all applicable legal and licensing requirements.

Whenever appropriate and consistent with placement plans, court orders, and applicable regulations, we intend to support healthy family and permanency connections as part of a youth-centered approach to care.

Potentially. Our current focus is developing a strong, sustainable residential model for adolescent girls. Once the program is established and operating successfully, future expansion opportunities — including residential services for adolescent boys — may be considered based on funding, community needs, staffing capacity, and regulatory approvals.