Faqs

This again depends on the plan. On rare occasions, a child may stay one night. Since foster and adoptive homes are limited, many of our children will be here for years.  The average length of [...]

Hope Village has a staff person that plans recreational activities for the children. We encourage our children to get involved in sports teams, social clubs, and extracurricular enrichment [...]

When the Judge has ordered a parent’s rights be terminated, their children are eligible for adoption. If someone is interested in adopting one of the children at Hope Village, they must contact [...]

Because of confidentiality requirements, visits are limited but are possible.

No, we are a private non-profit agency.

Each child above the age of 5 is given a weekly allowance.  We also encourage all of our residents over the age of 16 to be independently employed, and we provide abundant support to ensure that [...]

This also depends on the permanency plan. Some of our children will remain with us until adulthood, others will enter foster care, go to relatives or return home.

This depends on the permanency plan developed for them by the Department of Human Services and the Court System. If reunification is the plan, visitation is encouraged.

One of the fears children face when they enter the system is not knowing where they will be placed. This fear is intensified when the first placement does not work out and they are continually [...]

Sela Ward is an active member of Hope Village’s Board of Directors and was the catalyst that allowed this dream to become a reality.