Category: Stories

When Nina came to YBGR in early spring of 2024, she was a tough nut to crack.  According to her therapist Audrey, “She wouldn’t open

In April 2022, Tony and his young sons were referred to YBGR’s Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services.  At the time, Tony was homeless, unemployed,

At YBGR, chores are part of every youth’s experience in the residential treatment facility.  Based on behaviors and progress in treatment, youth can also earn

Emma was 17 when she began receiving services from YBGR’s Supported Employment Program (SEP).  Her counselor, Chris Cutright, helped her create a resume, provided interview

Like many youth in YBGR’s residential treatment program, Leah had a chaotic upbringing. Her parents struggled with addiction and were in and out of jail.

Beth needed a fresh start. Her parents died when she was a toddler, and she had bounced from family to foster homes and back again.

Ryan struggled to express himself.  Words did not come easily, and he often felt misunderstood. When he arrived at YBGR, he didn’t think it was

Jordan’s family struggled to make ends meet and often did not have reliable transportation. “I wanted to learn how to fix cars so I could

When Amanda arrived at Kohls with her lodge mates last week for YBGR’s annual Secret Santa shopping trip, she was overwhelmed.  She had never gone

Getting your first job is a rite of passage, and for most youth, it is accomplished with relatively little difficulty.  But for some, getting a