Children Served -  “...academically capable and motivated children-in-need…”

·        Age: 10–14 (generally) at entry, residential program

       through high school, services through college.

·        Ability:  Average or above academic potential and ability to be a positive member of the home.

·        Motivation:  Desire for full partnership on the part of the child and the guardian.

·        Need:  Systemic familial and societal barriers to success - multiple environmental risk factors.

Services -  “…value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college.”

·        Homes:  6-8 kids per home, chores, “family meals,” disagreements, compromises, fun. “Normalcy.”

·        Opportunities:  Extracurriculars, service projects, mentors, life skills, camps, vacations, to be a kid.

·        Parenting:  Live-in houseparents, co-parenting with guardians, love, discipline, high expectations.

·        Education:  Quality school placement and support.  Programming for college prep, access, persistence.

·        Intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth to be “Men and Women for Others.”

A Unique Approach -   

·        Preventative: Our kids are often overlooked, not causing problems…yet. A window of opportunity. 

·        Selective: Student motivation essential. Right kids. Right program. Real results. Quality over quantity.

·        Comprehensive:  We unlock potential in the whole child – mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

·        Long-term: Time for healing hurts, building human capital and life skills, and becoming college-ready.

·        Not a band-aid. Not a temporary fix. One kid at a time. Impact that has a ripple effect.  

Application Process

Contact Jarita Lindsey-Carter, Admissions Coordinator, to discuss the possibility of admission.

A personal interview will be arranged between the referral agent (if applicable), Boys Hope Girls Hope, the child, and the family.

Please be prepared to provide the following documents:

-Completed application

-Academic, immunization and other pertinent records

-Handwritten letter from the child to the Board of Diretors of Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis requesting consideration

-Participation in a 3-day, 2 night visit by the child to the program home

-Completion of academic and psychological testing

The Program Committee of the Board of Directors determines admission to the Boys Hope Girls Hope program.

Children Served -  “...academically capable and motivated children-in-need…”

·        Age: 10–14 (generally) at entry, residential program

       through high school, services through college.

·        Ability:  Average or above academic potential and ability to be a positive member of the home.

·        Motivation:  Desire for full partnership on the part of the child and the guardian.

·        Need:  Systemic familial and societal barriers to success - multiple environmental risk factors.

Services -  “…value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college.”

·        Homes:  6-8 kids per home, chores, “family meals,” disagreements, compromises, fun. “Normalcy.”

·        Opportunities:  Extracurriculars, service projects, mentors, life skills, camps, vacations, to be a kid.

·        Parenting:  Live-in houseparents, co-parenting with guardians, love, discipline, high expectations.

·        Education:  Quality school placement and support.  Programming for college prep, access, persistence.

·        Intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth to be “Men and Women for Others.”

A Unique Approach -   

·        Preventative: Our kids are often overlooked, not causing problems…yet. A window of opportunity. 

·        Selective: Student motivation essential. Right kids. Right program. Real results. Quality over quantity.

·        Comprehensive:  We unlock potential in the whole child – mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

·        Long-term: Time for healing hurts, building human capital and life skills, and becoming college-ready.

·        Not a band-aid. Not a temporary fix. One kid at a time. Impact that has a ripple effect.  

Application Process

Contact Jarita Lindsey-Carter, Admissions Coordinator, to discuss the possibility of admission.

A personal interview will be arranged between the referral agent (if applicable), Boys Hope Girls Hope, the child, and the family.

Please be prepared to provide the following documents:

-Completed application

-Academic, immunization and other pertinent records

-Handwritten letter from the child to the Board of Diretors of Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis requesting consideration

-Participation in a 3-day, 2 night visit by the child to the program home

-Completion of academic and psychological testing

The Program Committee of the Board of Directors determines admission to the Boys Hope Girls Hope program.