Due to confidentiality, youth are not allowed to have their phones on them while in the shelter. Whenever a youth is out of the shelter i.e work/school, they may take their cell phones with them. Their phones will be safely locked up in the shelter and will be charged while they are being stored.

Yes, we are always able to provide meal options for dietary restrictions.

All youth when staying at HWAM are considered to be under McKenny Vento, which means that they have a right to stay at their school of origin and the district will provide transportation to and from HWAM.

Extracurriculars are always supported for the youth at HWAM. HWAM will do their very best to ensure that we are able to meet the transportation needs for this, but at times we may need additional transportation support depending on staffing.

At HWAM, we believe that people will do well if they have the appropriate skills to problem solve. HWAM utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving where we focus on the underlying problem and what lagging skills are preventing an individual from solving a problem without demonstrating challenging behaviors. HWAM is not a detention center and we utilize positive behavior management. We take a focus on Positive Youth Development and encourage many activities to help reinforce this.

Parents/Guardians will work with Case Manager (or other designated staff) on identifying goals they need to work on for reunification to be successful.  Parents/Guardians will maintain at least weekly contact with youth in program and Case Manager  to discuss progress. Parents/Guardians will be open to feedback and maintain positive communication with their child. If possible Parents/Guardians will provide transportation for their youth to and from appointments scheduled.

At HWAM, more than likely a youth will be sharing a room with another individual. Due to this, space is limited so it is important not to bring too much. You should plan to have about a weeks worth of clothing, we have washers/dryers available for use as needed. At HWAM, youth are required to be appropriately clothed at all times, which means clothing should not be suggestive/offensive in any way, and free from any inappropriate references. Please ensure that if your child is on any mediations that they are brought with an adequate amount of pills/refills. These mediations are appropriately stored and dispensed by staff. All bedding is provided by HWAM, but if you like to bring your own that is permitted. Animals are not permitted at HWAM.

Youth are permitted to have a radio and alarm clock in their rooms, but there is no TVs, video games, space heaters etc.

Yes, youth are permitted to have their own food/drinks etc, but they need to be stored appropriately. There is absolutely no food allowed to be anywhere in the shelter with the exception of the kitchen/dinning room. Youth are not permitted to have caffeine in any form i.e tea, coffee, soda, energy drinks, pre-workout etc. The only drink allowed in bedrooms is water.

Youth are required to participate in activities, groups and service planning, attend all counseling sessions, be on time and attend school regularly, and complete their share of assigned chores (daily bathroom/household chores). Youth are expected to ensure that their room is picked up, beds are made and their room is free from clutter.