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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in Youth-Reach Houston! There are many programs that address behavioral issues, but few that integrate the life-changing, healing power of Jesus. Our Christ-centered home for boys has impacted thousands of lives.
We are willing and able to accept applicants from anywhere in the United States. There is no consideration of the ability or inability to pay for our services, as the ministry provided is free-of-charge. We accept applicants without consideration of religion, race or ethnic background. Youth-Reach Houston is licensed and designed to serve a specific population of boys ages 12-17. Our license through the Texas Department of Health & Human Services places specific restrictions that dictate who we can and cannot accept.
If accepted into the home, a boy’s parents are encouraged to come on the day they are dropping off their son. Please note that if you and your son live further than 4-5 hours away from Youth-Reach Houston, a transportation fee is required in case a child has to be dismissed. The fee is refunded if not used while the child is in our care.
APPLICATION PROCESS STEPS
We want to work with young men who are willing to receive the help that we have to offer. While parents may think that they are helping by coaching their sons to say what they think we want to hear, or offering them a reward to come here, this actually puts young men at a disadvantage.
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Office staff will reach out to you to schedule the next step.
Initial Interview
Our office staff will conduct an initial interview with you and your son to gather information. Note that the parent and child must participate in this step.
Complete the Application
After the initial interview, our office staff will send you a link to complete the application and submit it. Please note that part of the application must be filled out by your son.
Application Review
Once the application is received and if it has been determined that your son meets the eligibility requirements, Youth-Reach staff will review all of the information provided and schedule the next step.
Operation Staff Interviews
Our staff will conduct video interviews with you and your son to gather information. Note that the parent and child must participate in this step.
In-Person Interview
At this stage, you and your son will interview in person at Youth-Reach Houston and tour the property. Exceptions due to distance may be made at the discretion of staff.
Notified of Application Status
The parent is provided with either the intake date, depending on program availability, or added to our needs-based waiting list. The waiting list order is determined by which children have the greatest need for our help. Note that if your son is on the waiting list for an extended period of time, we may require additional conversations to confirm that circumstances have remained unchanged.
Evaluation Phase
The first four weeks of being at Youth-Reach are really the final interview for our home. This is a time for our staff to evaluate your son’s readiness to be accepted into Youth-Reach and for your son to determine if Youth-Reach is a good fit for him. This step is mandatory and your son is required to stay the entire 28 days. After which, we will reach an agreement to accept him into Youth-Reach, or be returned home.