If you are a child or family in need of services, please call...
Family Connection's 24-Hour Help Line at 205-664-CARE.

"It was a wonderful experience for our entire family. It made us all aware of how important family is. The counseling was very effective and helped my husband and I...We are able to use what we learned with all of our children. I think the whole experience brought us much closer together."                 - Parent of a child in our Residential Program

Family Connection's Residential Care Program is an 18 bed group home and emergency residential center for male and female children and teens, ages 12-17, who are in crisis. Continuously in operation since 1976, Family Connection has developed a comprehensive shelter services program that is structured to meet the unique needs of each child and teen. 



Family Connection's Residential Care Program provides the following:

"Family Connection remains an invaluable resource to the Juvenile Court.  Having served countless children and families, the program is committed in their mission to serve those in need."         -David Hall, Shelby County Juvenile Court Services

Family Connection's caring counselors and youth care workers provide the basic needs of housing, food and safety while providing counseling and other support services to help youth re-unite with their families, when appropriate, or find an alternative living situation. 

"Family Connection helped me realize that if I have a good attitude then it will help me in life.  Helped me and my dad get along better."    -Youth in our Residential Program

Eligibility, Enrollment and Cost

The Residential Care Program serves children and teens, ages 12 to 17.  Please contact us for more information regarding eligibility, enrollment and cost.

Contact

Family Connection's 24-Hour Help Line at 205-664-CARE (205.664-2273)

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