“Where young men grow stronger every day.”
Contact UsOur services are designed to provide a supportive, structured, and empowering environment for foster boys with autism aging out of the system. Here’s how we help:
1. Transition Support
• We offer personalized life skills training to prepare young men for independent living, such as cooking, budgeting, and time management.
• We connect them with educational and vocational opportunities to align with their goals and interests.
2. Emotional and Behavioral Support
• Our team provides counseling and mentorship, ensuring they have a safe space to process emotions and build self-confidence.
• We use tailored approaches to address specific challenges related to autism, fostering growth and self-reliance.
3. Community Integration
• We help them navigate social situations, build relationships, and engage in community activities, reducing isolation and promoting inclusion.
• We collaborate with local businesses and organizations to create opportunities for employment and volunteering.
4. Stable Living Environment
• We provide a safe, nurturing home where they feel valued and respected.
• Structured routines and a supportive staff ensure their individual needs are met while encouraging independence.
5. Advocacy and Ongoing Support
• We work to remove barriers by advocating for their rights, securing resources, and helping them access public and private services.
• Our program remains a source of guidance as they continue to grow and adapt to life beyond the foster system.
At DW Therapeutic Home, we understand that the journey to independence requires personalized, consistent, and compassionate support. Our Transition Support Services are designed to help young adults with developmental disabilities successfully move toward greater self-sufficiency and community integration.
Through individualized planning and mentorship, we guide residents as they build critical life skills, gain confidence, and prepare for independent living. Our team works collaboratively with residents, families, case managers, and community partners to create transition plans that align with each individual’s goals, abilities, and aspirations.
Our Transition Support includes:
• Independent Living Skills Development: Teaching skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, scheduling appointments, personal care, and basic home maintenance.
• Educational and Vocational Guidance: Assisting with enrollment in GED programs, vocational training, college, and helping secure employment opportunities.
• Social and Communication Skills: Enhancing interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, community participation, and advocacy for personal needs.
• Community Integration Activities: Supporting participation in recreational, cultural, and volunteer opportunities to promote a sense of belonging and engagement.
• Self-Advocacy Training: Empowering individuals to make informed choices about their lives, health, and future.
• Aftercare Planning: Ensuring that upon departure from DW Therapeutic Home, each resident has a strong network of services, supports, and resources to sustain their progress.
At DW Therapeutic Home, we believe that every young adult deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Transition Support program is not just about leaving our home — it’s about building a meaningful life beyond it.
At DW Therapeutic Home, we recognize that emotional wellness and behavioral stability are the foundation for long-term success and independence. Our Emotional and Behavioral Support Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, creating a safe and nurturing environment where growth, healing, and resilience are prioritized.
Our approach combines therapeutic interventions, skill-building, and consistent emotional support to help residents manage challenges, regulate emotions, and develop healthier behaviors. Each resident receives individualized attention through collaboration between our trained staff, therapists, and case managers.
Key components of our Emotional and Behavioral Support include:
• Individualized Behavior Plans: Personalized strategies designed to address specific behavioral challenges and promote positive alternatives.
• Daily Emotional Check-Ins: One-on-one support to help residents process feelings, reflect on experiences, and develop coping strategies.
• Crisis Prevention and De-escalation: Proactive techniques and immediate interventions to ensure safety and emotional regulation during moments of distress.
• Therapeutic Counseling Access: Coordination with licensed therapists for individual, group, or family therapy sessions as needed.
• Social-Emotional Skill Building: Structured activities that promote self-awareness, empathy, conflict resolution, frustration tolerance, and interpersonal communication.
• Trauma-Informed Care Approach: All staff are trained to recognize and respond sensitively to trauma histories, fostering a healing-centered environment.
• Positive Reinforcement Systems: Encouraging desirable behaviors through structured rewards and acknowledgment of progress.
At DW Therapeutic Home, we are committed to meeting each resident where they are emotionally and behaviorally — and walking beside them toward a healthier, more empowered future.
DW Therapeutic home is dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance to foster boys with autism as they transition into adulthood. Our mission is to empower these young individuals by fostering independence, offering tailored resources, and creating a supportive community that embraces their unique needs. Through advocacy, education, and personalized assistance, we strive to ensure that every young man has the tools and opportunities needed to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives beyond the foster care system