Lad Lake

We believe that all children should have the support they need to succeed in school and life. But for some, things like poverty, family instability, abuse and neglect threaten that support. At Lad Lake, 95% of the youth in our care come from a family in crisis unable to support them as they wish; and most suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and serious anxiety disorders. Here in our community, Lad Lake is the emergency room of the child welfare system. We provide kids safety, individualized therapy, and skill-building for independence. Whether it's support for foster kids, mentors for troubled youth, or a safe-haven for exploited and abused girls, Lad Lake counselors cultivate stability and self-reliance for more than 1,100 kids and their families every year. Mission:?Guiding Growth. Reaching Potential. Living Responsibly. For us it?s not about changing the world, it?s about a positive change for the kids in our little corner of it. That?s where we?re going, it?s a mission, and it guides how we act and interact. Not just for the youth in our care, but for ourselves. It?s really about relationships; making them positive, rewarding, and enduring.