Our Services

Dover Children's Home

Our Mission

We provide tools and support for youth to heal from emotional trauma through community-based treatment programs that foster relationships and enable youth to create hope for the future.

Who We Serve

Level 1 – Pilot House

  • Program: Independent Living
  • Residential Program
  • Population: Youth, Ages 18 – 21
  • Housing: (1) Studio Apartment, and (1) 3 – Bedroom Apartment
  • Census: Up to 4 Residents

Level 2 – Main House

  • Program: Intermediate Residential
  • Treatment Program
  • Population: Youth, Ages 10 – 21
  • Housing: 10 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms
  • Census: Up to 12 Residents

What We Provided

  • Clinical treatment through groups and individual therapy
  • Connection to community resources (therapy, mentors, mental health needs)
  • Daily life skills
  • Typical adolescent experiences
  • Activities and daily programming
  • Future planning
  • Inclusive, equitable care with a specialized focus in LGBTQ+ youth
  • Trauma-informed model to focus on building connection and resiliency- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and MANDT

Domains of Treatment

  • Safety and behavior
  • Family and Community
  • Physical Health
  • Mental Health Services
  • Education
  • Independent Living

The Impact We Have Made