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Youth Homes, a division of the Children's Home Society of North Carolina, is a nationally COA-accredited, private nonprofit agency that has been providing supportive human services to children and families in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County since 1975. Professional social workers empower children and families with skills that allow them to break the cycle of poverty, abuse and family violence; find a meaningful niche in the community; and achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence.

Out of the Shadows…Into a Promising Future
YHI continues to be is a positive turning point for children and teens that came out of the shadows of our community as “damaged, lost or forgotten.” Because of the passion, dedication and purpose of our professional staff, volunteers and leadership:

• A child has a safe place to live.
• A shattered family has been made whole.
• A troubled teen has stayed in school, out of gangs and away from drugs.
• A baby has been given a Right Start with a loving parent.
• An 18-year-old former foster youth is now in college, preparing for a job and has the path for building a promising future.

The Need Continues…
Every day in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, there are reported cases of abuse, neglect and violence. Every day, a new child enters the foster care system. Every day, YHI is providing a helping hand for over 260 children and families. Every day…

YHI partners with families to raise all children in an environment of nurturing, dignity and respect. YHI will continue to be the premier provider of supportive social services where children and families in need of help work together to take the first step in healing and to find hope to attain a more promising future.