Stepping Stone, Inc. is a non-profit agency licensed for ten (10) adolescent males ranging in age from 12 –17 years of age as well as transitioning adults 18 –21 years of age who cannot be in their biological home and are in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Resources.  The children’s issues range from abuse/neglect to truancy, academic problems or status offenses.

     The residents are afforded the opportunity to develop better self-image through building positive social behaviors and by learning various life skills.  Academics are stressed in a structured environment.  Opportunities exist for extracurricular activities and involvement within the community.  The global goal of the program is to break the cycle of behaviors, dependence and systems that resulted in the residents’ original introduction into the Child Welfare System.