Our Approach:

• Focus on the youth’s needs to be successful in the community. We want the youth to have the tools to be successful in the community, we want the youth to  graduate high school or earning a GED, developing effective communication skills, learning independent living skills, understanding available resources, and enjoying constructive leisure activities.
• Develop a support system for the youth as they move back home or live independently.
• Located in a neighborhood close to community resources, public transportation and employment opportunities.
• Provide a family-like living environment
• Provide social/life skills development through groups or one-on-one mentoring.
• Provide a structured daily program, including school, educational and recreational activities along with a graduated privilege system that teaches life/social skills, encourages positive behavior and advocates personal responsibility.
• Access community services, including education, employment, recreation, and culture. 
• Ensure safety for the youth and those around him.
• We provide a Trauma-informed approach to the day-to-day functioning of the home.

At this time, Silvercrest Group Home only accepts referrals of teenage boys from Winnebago County. Clients accepted are 13 to 17 years old and are often under a court order through Winnebago County.

Silvercrest is licensed to serve up to eight clients at a time who are experiencing mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or academic problems. We also serve those with multiple diagnoses, sexual offenders, and children with delinquent behaviors.

To make a referral, please contact Cayla Botz, Program Manager, at 920-722-0375 to begin the referral progress.

The placing agency is responsible for the cost of the adolescent’s care.