Life at Pine Haven

Spiritual, mental, physical growth and good health

Pine Haven believes that a child is entitled:

– to enjoy freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

– to a reasonable enjoyment of privacy with his personal belongings, space, time, mail and telephone contact. You are expected to respect the privacy of others as well.

– to have his opinions heard and to be considered to the greatest extent possible, when decisions are being made affecting his life.

– to receive adult guidance, support and supervision.

– to be free from physical abuse and inhumane treatment.

– to be protected from all forms of sexual exploitation.

– to receive adequate and appropriate medical care.

– to receive adequate and appropriate food, clothing and housing.

– to live in clean, safe surroundings.

– to receive an education program which maximizes his potential.

– to appeal decisions with which he doesn’t agree.

– to confidentiality based on Pine Haven’s expectations.

– to a grievance procedure.

– to private contact with social worker, lawyer or clergy.

At Pine Haven, you have the opportunity:

to improve your educational skills;
to learn by studying and by doing;
to enjoy arts and crafts, music, computers, etc.;
to have individual and group counseling;
to learn to cope with your emotional problems;
to learn to control yourself;
to develop social skills and values;
to enjoy a large range of recreational activities;
to participate in physical education; and,
to have fun.