Facts about The Villages homes

• Five YRC 2 homes in Topeka with a total of 10 to 12 female and 38 to 40 male beds, two of the homes are co-ed and three homes are all male
• Two YRC 2 homes in Lawrence with a total of  10 female and 10 male  beds, both of the homes are co-ed
• Sibling groups can usually be placed together
• Care is provided in a family setting, with live-in house parents in a home like environment
• All of the homes are located in beautiful settings in the country, just minutes away from the conveniences of the city
• The youth are given the opportunity to participate in an array of community activities, including volunteer work, attending community events and being a part of community teams and clubs
• Adventure Challenge Course activities are an integral part of the overall program
• Independent living activities are conducted with all youth who are 15 or older
• Several groups are offered on a rotating basis, i.e., trauma knowledge group, 'Thinking for a Change', social skills groups, anger management groups, etc.
• Each of the homes receives extensive support from The Villages’ social work staff
• Youth are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and support is provided to do so, including transportation
• Youth are encouraged and supported in obtaining a job, if deemed appropriate by the whole team
• Environmental programs conducted by the staff of the W. Clement Stone Nature Center, a division of The Villages, are available to the homes on a regular schedule
• Tutoring is provided by certified teachers several times a week
• Summer educational and recreational programs are available to all youth
• Summer day camps offered through the W. Clement Stone Nature Center
• Most of the homes take a summer vacation trip. 
• Assistance in the area of money management, including oversight of restitution and court costs payments is provided by the house parents
• Youth are supported in obtaining a drivers license when deemed appropriate in the case plan
• Youth are allowed to obtain a vehicle and have driving privileges as deemed appropriate by the whole team
• Youth who are sixteen or older are able to date if they meet the pre-arranged expectations
• The Villages’ staff is culturally diverse