Program Description:
Founded in 1894 by the Ladies Union Benevolent Association, the Noyes Home serves children and families in crisis. The home provides residential group care for children who are in need of a temporary place to stay or a place to stay for longer periods of time. The Noyes Home is a private home that is licensed for children ages 6 to 18. The Home will take younger children to keep them from being separated from their brothers and sisters when appropriate and possible.

Costs for Service:
The Noyes Home does not charge for its services to families in crisis.  Any assistance that the family can provide is greatly appreciated but not necessary.  Our primary concern is that children have a safe place to stay while the family is getting back on its feet.

Nature of Placement / Family Involvement:
The family with the help of our staff decides how long a child will participate in services at Noyes Home. The Noyes Home Staff work hard to assure that the child has regular contact with their family. Visits can take place at the Home or away from the Home. The parents sign a placement agreement with the Home that allows the Home to coordinate medical care for their child and other services. The parents / guardians can cancel the agreement when they want.

School Placement:
Any child placed in the Noyes Home is able to stay in their home school unless it would be too difficult to arrange transportation. This transportation to school is provided by the St Joseph School District. We feel that the child needs to stay in the school that they know and we work hard to make that happen. School work is a top priority for any child at the Noyes Home.

Confidential Services
All services provided by Noyes Home are confidential. The Home will not contact Social Services unless we have information that a child is in danger or is being abused.

For More Information or to Arrange for a Placement:
For more information about the program or to arrange placement of a child, please contact the Home at 816-232-5650. Our staff is available to receive your call 24 hours daily. Emergency placements are made 24 hours daily.