Oakland / California / United States
Fred Finch Youth Center, founded in 1891 and located in Oakland, Calif., provides a range of residential, mental health, special education and community-based services for children with emotional disorders, adolescents and young adults, ranging from the ages of 4 through 24. The youth are referred by parents, guardians, schools and public and private agencies. The center assists residents in building self-esteem, self-control and self-acceptance, and reduce self-destructive and dysfunctional behaviors. The agency is licensed by the California State Department of Social Services and is accredited by the California Association of Services for Children. Its special education program is certified by the California State Department of Education.
