OPEN GATE

Open Gate exists to provide a refuge for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Kids can feel safe and allow themselves to simply just be kids at Open Gate.

Facts

	Open Gate provides shelter for children ages birth to 12 who have been abused or neglected.
	Referrals to Open Gate come through the Department of Family & Children Services.
	During their stay boys and girls receive food, clothing, shelter, medical attention if necessary as well as academic assistance and recreational activities.
	Children at Open Gate attend school each day. Tutors come each evening to assist the students with their homework.

Open Gate Statistics

Statistical Data for January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Children Served:	30
Gender:
Female	14
Male	16
Race:
African American	17
Caucasian	4
Hispanic	9
Age:
0-3	3
8-9	7
10-11	7
12-13	11
14	2
Top Reasons for Placement:
Neglect/Deprivation
Physical Abuse
Failed Previous Placement

Why We Are Here

One of our kids in Open Gate came to The Center after being taken away from a drug-abusing mother and then placed in a foster home that didn’t work. Early on, she created a lot of problems for the staff including threats to harm herself resulting in several trips to the hospital. Over the past few months, her mood has lightened, her threats have ceased, and she’s making a lot of progress at school which she proudly shares with everyone.

 

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