ADOLESCENTS

The adolescents who are enrolled into the after school program here at Safe Haven
have endured the pain that was incurred by their parents which resulted in them being separated from their parents.  There were various situations that  caused the pain which the adolescents are holding within themselves, being abused, abandonment, neglect or suffering from emotional or physical abuse. 

 As a result of the pain these adolescents exhibit anger that could result in them becoming violent, depressed, dropping out of school, becoming homeless, getting involved with crime, drugs and other unacceptable behavior. The adolescents who are enrolled into the after school program here at Safe Haven have endured the pain that was incurred by their parents which resulted in them being separated from their parents.

AGING OUT

Once these adolescents ages 15-17 which are called aging out enter or remain in the after school program at the Safe Haven, they are placed in group sessions that that would teach them employability skills and encourage them to finish their education or attend training classes that would enhance their skills. These sessions include computer training, employability skills, financial literacy training and entrepreneurial training.

  As a result of the adolescents becoming activity involved in the group sessions, they are able to make the right choices in life.  Theses choices are completing their high school education and entering into college, attending training classes to enhance their skills or obtaining a job so that they will become employable in society

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