The children in our care like to play tag, kick a soccer ball, and help with making dinner. They wait for the tooth fairy, forget to hang up their coat, and hope for the biggest piece of birthday cake. Unfortunately, these children, ages one to 14, also have adult-size worries. They have experienced significant early childhood trauma—abuse, neglect, exposure to drugs and alcohol, and homelessness. Loss is a common theme for these children—loss of family, safety and the freedom to be a child.
Partnership for Children provides relationship-based care to create a sense of security, connection, and belonging for each child. Healing and growth happens through the development of healthy relationships in safe, nurturing, and predictable home environments. Children in our care learn to trust adult care, feel safe, and have the opportunity to just be children.