Partner Type

Education

Description and Mission

At Boys & Girls Town, our mission is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. Our treatment programs employ a strength-based approach, we help each child discover the talents & strengths in themselves. By reinforcing positive behaviors, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families.

Activities:

Students in upper level courses in SW or psychology can work with our Family Support Team and individual residents to provide mentoring and to role model positive behaviors with regard to education and career planning. This agency will have a long lead time for background checks and training required.

Special emphasis and skills:

Educational Counseling, Child Enrichment Activities, Client Counseling, College Preparatory Learning Activities, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Life Skills Training, Youth Emphasis

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Suzanne Ross

4304 South Bearfield Road
Columbia, MO
Phone: 874-8686 x 844

Homepage

http://www.bgtm.org/aboutus/welcome.htm

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.