Opened in 2006, Angel House is the first of its kind to provide a child-friendly living environment for abused children who have been taken into protective custody. Guided by a community advisory council, Angel House cares for children in crisis - children who have been sexually or physically abused or severely neglected. Located in Mason, Angel House provides numerous services for children who have experienced abuse and need support. If you are interested in helping Angel House, please see our Wish List.
Services Include:
- A safe environment for children to be assessed to determine whether they have been abused utilizing state-of-the-art forensic protocols
- Short term emergency shelter in a home-like setting for abused children taken into protective custody
- Ongoing advocacy and support for child victims and non-offending family members
- A multidisciplinary team approach
- Training for professionals, medical residents, practicum students and interns
- Community education, prevention, and outreach
Beginning in May 2010 - Angel House began the Foster Care Teen Mother/Baby Program.
Angel House will provide residential treatment and guidance for pregnant and parenting girls ages 13-18 who are under the supervision of the Michigan Department of Human Services. Angel House is contracted with MDHS to provide this service and the program will consist of a three tiered transitional continuum of care:
| Tier 1: | Highly structured with 24 hour supervision by program staff. |
| Tier 2: | Less restrictive with a decrease in the level of supervision and increase in the youth's responsibilities while still living in the supportive environment of Angel House |
| Tier 3: | Step-down to a non-residential setting with ongoing program support. |
Angel House served 198 kids in 2009 and a total of 844 residents since it opened in 2006.
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