Placing a Child
Children who are appropriate for our care
- Boys and girls, ages 5 – 12
- Children with a minimum IQ of 70
- Children who are unable to thrive and remain safe in a home setting
- Children dealing with a variety of diagnoses, including depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, dissociative disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, reactive attachment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder
Children not appropriate for our care
- Children with IQ′s below 70
- Those in need of immediate, same-day placement
- Actively psychotic
- Requiring substance abuse treatment
Place a Child
To have a child considered for placement, please fill out the application here and email Jamie Lounsbury at intake@helpinghandhome.org. Jamie can also be reached for any questions at (512) 600-7896, however, email is preferred.