OUR MISSION
Safety, stability and personal growth.
We provide a safe, nurturing and structured residential environment that supports healing through trauma-informed care, life-skills development, educational advocacy and family-centered support.
FORT WAYNE • ALLEN COUNTY • INDIANA
Where every young heart can find hope.
Growing Hearts provides a warm, structured residential environment for girls and young women ages 9–21—helping each young person feel safe, supported and prepared for what comes next.
✓ Trauma-informed care✓ Youth-centered support✓ DCS-aligned practices
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You belong here.Safety • Support • Possibility
WELCOME TO GROWING HEARTS
Care that meets youth where they are.
Growing Hearts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pre-teen and teen girls and young women ages 9–21. Our safe, supportive setting helps youth begin healing, strengthen life skills and build hope for their future.
Our team works alongside each youth’s care team to provide consistent supervision, respectful guidance, educational advocacy and individualized support.
OUR VISION
Every girl empowered to thrive.
We envision a community where every girl feels safe, valued and emotionally supported—with the confidence, skills and resources needed to build a healthy, independent future.
HOW WE HELP
Support for the whole young person.
Our services create safety today while encouraging growth for tomorrow.
Safe Residential Care
A structured, nurturing and home-like environment with attentive 24-hour supervision.
Trauma-Informed Support
Individualized care that prioritizes safety, trust, dignity, choice and healthy relationships.
Education & Life Skills
Academic coordination, practical life-skills education, wellness and positive routines that build confidence.
Family & Transition Support
Family engagement, individualized planning, independent-living preparation, aftercare and transition support.
OUR APPROACH
Structure with compassion.
Our program is designed around Indiana DCS expectations for safe, responsive residential care. Daily routines and individualized support emphasize:
- 01Health, safety and supervisionClear routines, attentive staffing and a secure environment.
- 02Respect and youth rightsDignity, privacy, cultural awareness and a clear voice in care.
- 03Individualized planningServices guided by each youth’s needs, strengths and goals.
- 04Positive connectionsCoordination with families, DCS and community partners.
Program descriptions reflect our care approach and are not a statement of DCS endorsement.
WHAT WE WORK TOWARD
A foundation for long-term success.
Through consistent, individualized support, Growing Hearts works with each youth and care team toward meaningful progress and successful transitions.
01Greater placement stability
02Improved school engagement
03Stronger emotional regulation
04Increased family involvement
05Fewer crisis incidents
06Transitions to stable housing
Growing strong hearts begins with safety, connection and someone who believes in you.
LET’S CONNECT
Have a question or referral inquiry?
We welcome inquiries from DCS professionals, care partners and community members. Reach out to learn more about our program and services.
☎CALL GROWING HEARTS260-433-8482
✉EMAIL GROWING HEARTSGrowingheartsgrouphome@yahoo.com
For an immediate safety emergency, call 911. To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Indiana, call 1-800-800-5556.