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Mental Health Professionals: see one foster youth in weekly therapy.
ORGANIZATION: A Home Within
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DONATE TO THIS
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4 people are interested
"One child, one therapist, for as long as it takes."
As the only national nonprofit focused exclusively on meeting the emotional needs of foster children, A Home Within recruits licensed mental health professionals who each volunteer to see one current or former foster youth in weekly psychotherapy - free of charge, and for as long as it takes. By providing just one healthy, stable relationship with a caring adult, we are helping these youth to break the cycle of chronic loss and learn to develop healthy relationships of their own.
Visit www.ahomewithin.org to learn about the impact you can make, and the benefits you'll receive, by joining A Home Within.
More opportunities with A Home Within
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About A Home Within
Location:
195 41st Street #11172, Oakland, CA 94611, US
Mission Statement
With a mission to create and support lasting, caring relationships for children and youth in foster care, A Home Within identifies, recruits, trains, and supports a network of licensed therapists who each provide free, weekly, one-to-one therapy to a single foster youth "for as long as it takes." For foster youth who often watch people move in and out of their lives, our model creates an anchor of support.
Description
With a mission to create and support lasting, caring relationships for children and youth in foster care, A Home Within identifies, recruits, trains, and supports a network of licensed therapists who each provide free, weekly, one-to-one therapy to a single foster youth "for as long as it takes." For foster youth who often watch people move in and out of their lives, our model creates an anchor of support.
Our vision is that all children who experience foster care are provided this essential support, ensuring that as they transition from foster care, regardless of which stage of life they are in, they have the inner tools they need to thrive. By matching youth with experienced therapists, we address the trauma and disruption inherent to foster care, help youth manage stress and anxiety, and develop the inner tools they need to become healthy adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Your officeBay Area, CA 94122
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Mental Health
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25
- 1hr/wk
- Licensed therapists w/private office.