Many Thanks to our Volunteers!
We are so grateful to all the incredible volunteers from Rebuilding Montgomery for renovating our homes. Rebuilding Montgomery has helped more than 2,600 homeowners throughout Montgomery County and engaged more than 50,000 volunteers who have dedicated their time and talents to helping their neighbors. They helped three of our group homes with modifications and improvements – from renovating our bedrooms and bathrooms, and helping with landscaping, etc. Now the houses look nicer and more functional, and we could not have done it without the support of these amazing volunteers. They have greatly helped our agency and the youth we serve!
Spring Fling alert!
Avis Birely Therapeutic Group Home hosted their first annual Spring Fling to kick off the season, and the rain didn’t stop them! They grilled, played games, and even had an impromptu water balloon fight – kids vs staff! Many thanks to our incredible staff, board members, and Pets on Wheels for helping the boys put this together. And our biggest thanks to the boys for having this idea to get us out of the office to socialize in the spring breeze!
Foster Parent of the month!
HHY loves supporting our foster parents! HHY staff and fellow foster parents celebrated Ms. Betty as our foster parent of the month of April for her outstanding advocacy for the child in her home! She is truly amazing! Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent with us? Email: fosterparentinfo@heartsandhomes.org
What success looks like
Jumpstart: Giovanni purchased a new vehicle – a white Honda Accord. Gio and Emmanuel are scheduled to graduate this year.
Helen smith: Hannah is scheduled to graduate and will be adopted at the completion of school.
Mary’s Mount: India has gotten a summer job as a lifeguard at six flags.
It’s National Pet Day!
April 11th was National Pet Day! The youth in our group homes do not have the opportunity to have pets so we partnered with “Pets on Wheels” to bring pups to the program to allow them to engage and pet these cute animals. The kids had an amazing time!
HHY Employee Highlight
Kenneth Studstill, Program Manager
Kenneth is a veteran who enjoys sports, movies, and museums. He has worked with juveniles and at-risk youth for 30 years and continues to guide young men and women with developing life skills and strategies to deal with confrontation. He has extensive experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution and is pleased to be using his knowledge of residential facilities and their operational procedures as the Program Manager at Hearts & Homes for Youth.
Join our Team of Social Workers!
Ms. Nikki and Ms. Lucy travel near and far to recruit. If you know any social workers, we are hiring! Email our Clinical Director, Nicole Smith, at nsmith@heartsandhomes.org to learn more about this amazing opportunity for licensed Social Workers (LBSW and LMSW) and if you have any questions regarding these positions.