New Young Adult Home Opened September 2020!

Why is a Young Adult Program Needed?

Adequate housing has been identified as the greatest resource lacking in the fight to combat sex trafficking. To address this need, Reclaim13 opened Cherish House which serves trafficked girls between the ages of 10-17. Our years of experience working with trafficked youth have shown us that milestones achieved often regress without extensive ongoing support once the girls leave Cherish House.

Young adults (18-25) who have experienced the trauma of sexual exploitation as children are statistically more likely to struggle with homelessness, completing education (diploma or GED), joblessness and reduced lifetime earning potential (less than half), early pregnancy and even involvement in the criminal justice system.

Unfortunately, there is a shortage of transitional programs for young adults and the existing programs lack the needed structure and support for young adults who have been sexually exploited or trafficked as children. Courage House is the answer to that need.

What is the vision of Reclaim13’s Young Adult Program?

Reclaim13’s Young Adult program is a trauma-informed, therapeutic program that addresses the specialized needs of sexually exploited children transitioning into young adulthood.

Courage House includes trauma-informed individual and group therapies, vocational and life skills development, and opportunities for continuing educational pursuits. The living environment allows young adults to maintain their own living space, while healing in community with others in a structured environment. These surroundings facilitate their next steps in development and help them to further reclaim their paths of hope and healing.

How Can You Help?

Reclaim13’s goal to open this new program in 2020 has been realized. We need your help to make Courage House a permanent home. Here are some ways you can help.

• Property Donation (We are currently renting, but ultimately would like a permanent location)

• Stock Donation

• IRA Minimum Distribution

• One Time Gift (help meet continuing start-up needs for this program)

• Monthly Partner (provide sustainable support)