Children's Home of Stockton

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Our Mission

The Children’s Home of Stockton gives at-risk youth an opportunity for a productive life through treatment and education in a safe, nurturing environment.

Student Success Stories

"Tom was sixteen years old when he was placed at the Children’s Home of Stockton. Prior to entering his placement here with us he was faced with multiple challenges throughout his life. When he was a child his mother became addicted to drugs, which forced Tom and his brother to grow up very quickly and learn how to care for themselves. Fortunately, Tom’s father realized that having his two young sons live in such a toxic environment with their mother was harming their opportunity to grow up as normal children."

Tom's Success Story

"In a world where uniformity is encouraged, it is always refreshing to meet and experience a person who is uniquely colorful, and Jimmy is the very definition of unique and colorful. Despite a history of trauma, homelessness, economic hardship, failure in school, emotional challenges and a history of substance abuse, Jimmy was able to take advantage of the structure provided both in the CHS Aspen Treatment Program and the CHS Non-Public School."

Jimmy's Success Story

"When 12 year old Bella arrived on the Cypress Cottage she faced many challenges. She didn’t have a lot of family support and struggled with anxiety and depression. Bella had been through a lot and was just looking for a place she could call home. At first Bella struggled in placement; she had difficulty fitting in with older age peers. She was immature and impulsive. She had a really sweet personality and loved to laugh; but, she sometimes laughed at the wrong things."

Bella's Success Story

"William arrived at CHS like many of our students without an extra set of clothing and a look of mistrust. Although, he was only 16 years old, he was the size of a college linebacker and he appeared equally as fit. He knew he was big and he was very much aware of how his size affected others. William and his other siblings suffered abuse at the hands of a sadistic stepfather who frequently tortured and brutalized them."

William's Success Story

"Justin came to the Children’s Home of Stockton (CHS) when he was 15 years old. Due to his history of gang involvement and drug abuse, Justin had a lot of changes to make in his life before transitioning back home. Before placement at CHS, Justin had learned to cope with stress and disappointment by self-medicating. Instead, he had to learn how to tackle these emotions head-on."

Justin's Success Story

"Mark arrived at Children’s Home of Stockton in February 2014. Coming from a background of multi-generational abuse, Mark faced a myriad of challenges related to empathy, anger, impulsivity and self-esteem. In addition to the challenges of treatment, he would often struggle with academics. But as a result of his perseverance and steady progress at Alpine Cottage, Mark was transferred to Redwood Cottage in the summer of 2016 to further prepare him for life as a young adult."

Mark's Success Story

"When David was 13 years old he had gotten himself into trouble with some friends back home. His life had taken a turn for the worse that year with his parent’s recent divorce. His family and stability had been ripped apart as he and his siblings each took sides regarding blame for the divorce. David, feeling the strain of living at home, would often turn to friends for escape and support. The group of them started to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana on a regular basis. They also began to associate with gang members."