Monroe Harding

Monroe Harding’s residential programs have been providing a home for at-risk youth for 115 years. The program is the only one of its kind in the state to focus services on older teens aging out of state custody. The residential programs serve youth ages 16-21 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or behavioral problems. The youth in the residential programs are required to pursue an education, utilize vocational training and master basic life skills needed to transition into independent adults. These youth progress from a group home setting, to a cooperative living environment where they learn the skills necessary to live on their own, then to an independent living residence where they truly master what they have learned at Monroe Harding. The goal is for all of the youth to become successful, independent members of the community.