Who We Are
A residential treatment center dedicated to providing healing, hope, and a pathway to success for Youth in foster care.
What Guides Us Every Day
These principles shape every decision we make and every interaction we have.
Compassion
Every interaction is guided by empathy and understanding for each child’s unique journey.
Family-Centered
We create a nurturing family environment where children feel they truly belong.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in care, training, and therapeutic interventions.
Growth
We foster personal development, resilience, and life skills for lasting success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe, stable, and family-centered residential home for youth ages 10 to 17, grounded in the principles of trauma-informed care and child-centered practice. We are committed to creating an environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their history or life circumstances.
Through consistent structure, compassionate support, and therapeutic interventions, we strive to help youth heal from trauma, develop healthy coping skills, and build trusting relationships. Our home functions as a nurturing family system that encourages personal responsibility, emotional growth, and positive identity development.
We empower each child to cultivate independence, strengthen resilience, and pursue their academic, social, and personal goals while surrounded by caring adults who model respect, empathy, and integrity. Ultimately, our mission is to guide every child toward long-term stability, meaningful connections, and the confidence to thrive beyond our care.
Our Vision
“To provide each child who walks through our door, with the strength, tools, and readiness to embrace life when they walk out of it.”
What This Means
Every child leaves with the emotional tools to navigate life's challenges
Building resilience that lasts a lifetime
Creating confident, capable young adults ready for independence
Meet Our Executive Director
Deidra Snell-Evans
Executive Director
MS, Licensed Child Care Administrator
“Where Professional Insight Meets a Commitment to Community Well-Being.”
Deidra is an accomplished child welfare professional with more than a decade of experience serving children, families, and communities in need. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she developed a strong sense of commitment to advocacy and service, which led her to pursue higher education at Sam Houston State University. There, she earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, specializing in Victim Services and Victim Services Management.
Throughout her career, Deidra has worked extensively in the child welfare field, where she has been instrumental in connecting at-risk youth and families with critical resources, support systems, and opportunities for stability and growth. Her work reflects a deep passion for the helping profession and a personal mission to create positive, lasting impacts in the lives of those she serves.
As a single mother, Deidra understands firsthand the importance of resilience, compassion, and community support. She brings this perspective into her professional work, striving to ensure that resources are not only available but also accessible to those who need them most. Her career is defined by a commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and the belief that every child and family deserves the opportunity to thrive.