Bald Ridge Lodge Inc

Program service accomplishments independent living program (ilp) after doubling our capacity in september 2024, our independent living program (ilp) now serves four young men simultaneously across two residential units. This expansion has allowed us to reach more vulnerable youth at a critical juncture in life; aging out of foster care or experiencing homlessness. Since launch, we have guided eight young men toward independence, with the majority successfully transitioning to self- sufficient living or continuing to thrive in our program. These outcomes represent young lives redirected from crisis toward stability and meaningful futures.

Program service accomplishment - aftercare program bald ridge lodge serves former residents in the aftercare program. This includes residents living as adults and former residents reunited with family. Fifteen (15) individuals were served through this program in 2024. For our aftercare clients, we have the following outcome targets measured post discharge from brl residential program: - 80% will avoid re-entry into the child welfare system - 80% will report zero involvement with law enforcement - 80 % will maintain a stable housing situation for at least 90 days (stable housing is defined as "no forced moves") -70% will maintain a rating of at least 2.3 on each brl aftercare survey administered. For aftercare clients, the data set is small and there have been challenges with maintaining contact with some former residents. However, based on survey results, we know tha most clients are doing well with avoiding problematic involvement with law enforcement, have strong employment outcomes and are avoiding substance abuse. Sixty percent (60%) achieved a survey score of 2.3 or above.

Our mission is to provide a safe haven and counseling in a therapeutic environment for boys who are in need of protection, direction and supervision, in a manner that nutures the child, strengthens family relationships and allows the community to care for their own. The vision of bald ridge lodge is that young men impacted by trauma become thriving, self-sufficient adults who stop a generational cycle of involvement in and dependence on social services.