Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Foster Care, Human Services, Victims Services

Mission: Things of My Very Own, Inc. , is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that provides both crisis intervention services and ongoing programs, to children that have experienced extensive abuse and/or neglect, and those at-risk of a child protective services intervention. Our goal is to keep children with their non-abusive relatives and out of the foster care system when possible.

Results: Over 52,000 units of services have been distributed to children and families in crisis over the past 13-years.

Programs: Crisis prevention services/sustainability packagesa. Necessities provided to families to eliminate the need for a child protective services intervention (e. G. Emergency clothing, food, hygiene items, coats, diapers, mattresses, etc. )b. Referrals and assistance with navigation services (e. G. Address confidentiality program, health insurance services, etc. )total units served: 4,717program servicesa. Promote positive self conceptb. Reduce chances of future victimizationc. Life-skill developmentd. Encourage the development of healthy relationshipse. Academic enrichment/ academic aidf. Educational programstotal units served: 823