JourneyZ

The JourneyZ Program consists of eight group homes located in metro Atlanta’s Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Douglas counties. The children and youth that live in these homes are ages 6-17 and currently in foster care. They have serious behavioral and/ mental health issues. Many have experienced physical, sexual, and/ emotional abuse and neglect. Many have lived in 9-10 other homes, programs, or places before they are referred to us by a court system or state social service agency. They are typically two or more years behind their peers both socially and academically.

Our emphasis is on family living. We create an atmosphere that is similar to being at home. Each home provides 24 hours a day and 7 days a week adult supervision by trained staff members. Our children and youth go to public schools, play sports, participate in after-school activities, have chores, and hang out with friends – just like other kids their age. We encourage accountability and responsibility through community service and other projects to build confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills.

The name, JourneyZ Program, represents traveling from one place to another that our children and youth have experienced.

Douglas	Ellenwood	Stephenson	Gwinnett
Fulton	Rock Shadow	DeKalb	Sherwood