Safety • Compassion • Growth

Every young person deserves a place to thrive.

A safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment where youth can heal, build resilience, and prepare for a brighter future.

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Welcome to Open Arms

A home built on compassion.

At Open Arms Youth Group Home, we believe every young person deserves safety, stability, dignity, and an opportunity to grow. Our small residential program provides individualized emotional, behavioral, educational, and life-skills support for youth ages 12–18.

Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, close supervision, and healthy relationships.

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“A supportive place where young people feel valued, protected, and empowered to grow.”
OUR VISION
How we help

Supporting every step forward

Every resident is an individual. Our services are designed to promote stability, healing, responsibility, and long-term success.

Emotional & Counseling Support

Therapeutic services coordinated with licensed providers to support trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and behavioral wellness.

Behavioral & Social Skills

Trauma-informed approaches that develop communication, accountability, conflict resolution, and positive decision-making.

Educational Support

School attendance monitoring, homework support, and coordination with schools and IEP teams when appropriate.

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What guides us

Our core commitments

Creating an environment where growth is possible.

Safety

A structured and protective residential environment.

Compassion

Care grounded in dignity, understanding, and respect.

Resilience

Supporting emotional growth and coping skills.

Accountability

Encouraging responsibility and constructive choices.

Referrals & Admissions

Thoughtful, individualized placements.

Our program is designed for up to three youth at a time, allowing for individualized attention in a structured, non-secure setting. Every admission is carefully reviewed with safety, needs, and compatibility in mind.

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Youth Ages 12–18

Small setting.
Individual attention.
Meaningful support.

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Our living spaces

A Home Built Around Care

Discover the welcoming environment we’ve created to support comfort, stability, and personal growth.

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Let’s build brighter futures together.

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Join our mission

Help young people thrive.

Learn about careers with Open Arms and express interest in our youth care program.

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