Onesimus House
Independent Living Group Care Residence which provides transitional support services to eight (8) homeless youth ages 16-21. Young mothers with children may also receive assistance. While the program is voluntary, it stresses the importance of accepting responsibility for one’s decisions and taking effective action, while staff provide support, guidance and encouragement to succeed.
Referrals are made to the Department of Social Services and/or the Niagara County Youth Bureau from a variety of community sources. Support services focus on the networking and linkage for these young adults to existing community services in an effort to address the multiple problems of the homeless and/or independent youth and their families.
Casework staff on-site provide services that will lead to goals for employment, education, daily living skill instruction, physical and emotional health related issues, and advocacy services. These case management services provide realistic support and development of the skills necessary for the transition from program to independent living environments. Residents must be willing to be a part of and cooperate with programming. Length of stay depends on each individual plan.
This program is certified by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (Runaway and Homeless Services Unit).
Niagara Falls Juvenile Arrest Diversion Program