URWorthIt!® conducted “The R’s to Build Confidence and Create Your Dream Future” Program at A Friends House on September 30, 2012. This program teaches children a process to help them achieve their goals and become successful adults. Program participants engaged in musical and art activities to help them recognize their strengths and set future goals. This focus of this program is to build confidence and teach the children that they are unique and worthy of unconditional love.

A Friend’s House operates as a home for children in crisis in the custody of the Department of Family and Children Services or the Juvenile Court System. Residents stay for an unspecified length of time while the best course of action is determined based on a child’s assessment needs.

A Friend’s House is dedicated to meeting the emotional and physical needs of children in crisis. Services such as counseling, medical treatment, academic assistance, and recreational opportunities are available for the children.