Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.

20 %
of our high school seniors graduated.
2343
therapy sessions were provided to kids and their families.
15 %
of youth living with us advanced to the next grade.

Our Programs

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Youth Residential Program

Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More

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Community Care Program

Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More

Friends First Mentoring

Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More

News from Mercy Home

Day of Service Brings Visitors from Divine Nine Organizations 

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mercy Home was thrilled to welcome members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tau...

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The Effects of Childhood Trauma

Children who are repeatedly exposed to trauma are at risk of developing impulse control disorders. At Mercy Home, we identify...

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The March Begins with March for Kids Kickoff

Mercy Home launched its month-long March for Kids celebration on March 1 when our Associate Board, a volunteer group of young professionals...

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Job Skills Seminar Prepares Youth to Succeed in the Workplace 

On a Saturday morning in February, our Education and Career Resources team hosted Mercy Home’s annual Job Skills Seminar. Our...

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