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Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love

Today, hundreds of Arizona youth are at risk. Because of neglect, abuse and abandonment, they are no longer able to live with their families. Their greatest need is to find a place to call their own where they can begin rebuilding severely shaken lives. This involves a safe and comfortable environment, food, study, recreation and healthy relationships. They must be treated as individuals with special attention given to their particular needs.

In Maricopa County, group home placements are in demand to serve those whose needs are greater than foster care can meet and yet not severe enough for residential treatment centers. Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love was created by Southwest Leadership to help Arizona fill that gap...to help each girl gain a new start in life.

Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love is a community based group home for abused, troubled or homeless girls. This family centered program opened in 1990 to provide teenage girls with a safe and comfortable home environment. This includes caring supervision, varieties of formal and informal therapy, and models of healthy relationships. It's goal is to encourage emotional health, self esteem, social appropriateness and coping skills in a positive and supportive environment.

Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love is licensed through and operates on a contractual basis with the Arizona Department of Economic Securities Administration for Children, Youth and Families. The program staff works to carefully select girls who could most benefit by the small, intimate setting of Sixty-Eighth Place.

Residents

The group homes take physical custody and guardianship of girls, and provide a 24-hour support and treatment plan.  Residents have a history of neglect and abuse. The results of abuse are devastating -- severely affecting the way in which the girls view themselves and their worlds. Individual Development Plans target specific areas of need, develop goals, and monitor progress. For residents, the opportunity to live in a functional home and to be treated fairly and with dignity makes a significant difference in their self-esteem, confidence and behavior.

While some residents find our group homes to be a temporary home while they work to resolve problems within their families, others make it a more permanent home. The girls attend local schools and, like their peers, enjoy music, talking on the telephone and shopping. When appropriate, they use various community services.

Affiliation

Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love is one of several projects developed by Southwest Leadership Foundation, Inc. This Phoenix-based group is committed to promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals and families. Southwest Leadership Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt organization under IRS Code 501 (c) (3)·

Staff

Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love is staffed by a program director and residential counselors. The staff members are academically prepared and experienced in work with abused and neglected adolescents. They supervise the residents on a round-the-clock basis providing role models for effective relationships. Our group home managers also maintain relationships with referral agencies, schools and county service organizations.

Community Involvement

As with most community based programs, volunteerism is a key to the success of Sixty Eighth Place, Faith, Hope and Love. Opportunities are abundant.

Special Projects

Clubs, organizations and churches often work to fill a special need within the house. Whether it's decorating a room, sponsoring an outing, purchasing a needed appliance or assisting with a fund-raising project, groups with a commitment to help are greatly welcomed and appreciated.

Services

Assistance is always needed in home maintenance and repair, pool and lawn care and administrative services. Volunteers can also assist residents by providing transportation, tutoring or sharing skills. Individuals who interact with residents of our group homes are required to be fingerprinted through the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Resources

To keep up with the continual needs of the active household, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. Donations of clothing, furniture. personal hygiene products, school supplies and other items are helpful. All gifts are fully tax deductible.