Our Services
EDUCATION
The Alan Madden Foundation makes education a top priority. Our young adults complete their high school diplomas in school or through online courses. Once they achieve their high school diploma, the majority of our young adults continue their education in college or technical training programs. In addition, the Alan Madden Foundation provides our youth with enrollment, financing and tutoring assistance.
RISING VOICES
The Alan Madden Foundation has partnered with Guitar Central, Inc. to develop our Rising Voices Program. This is a great opportunity for our youth to learn how to play a musical instrument at no cost to them. Studies have shown that learning to play an instrument improves academic skills, listening skills and coordination, teaches responsibility, and gives our young adults the opportunity to make new friends.
DRIVERS LICENSE
Obtaining a driver's license is a crucial step in a young adult's development. It fosters independence, enhances opportunities, improves safety skills, and supports social and emotional well-being, preparing them for a successful transition to adulthood. The Alan Madden Foundation provides assistance to our youth in acheiving this important goal by helping them obtain lessons, prepare for tests, and get insurance.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
Independent living skills training is a vital investment in the personal empowerment of our young adults. It bridges the gap between dependence and self-sufficiency, enabling our youth to live more independently, confidently and meaningfully. The Alan Madden Foundation focuses on developing household management skills, financial management skills, personal care and hygiene skills and self-advocacy skills.
GIVING BACK
The Alan Madden Foundation is a faith-based organization that strongly supports our young adults giving back to the community. Our youth have participated in services and special events at over 500 churches, as well as, many other community events. Giving back to the community helps our youth build a sense of purpose and fulfilment, enhances well-being, promotes social connections and increases personal growth.
EQUINE THERAPY
Equine therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of PTSD. Because horses are highly social and intuitive, they are very sensitive to human non-verbal cues, energy and emotions. By mirroring human feelings, horses provide immediate, honest feedback in a non-judgmental environment. This allows our young adults to develop traits like assertiveness, boundary setting, stress management, and self-esteem.
MEDICAL COORDINATION
The Alan Madden Foundation coordinates medical and mental health treatment between our young adults and their providers. The Alan Madden Foundation carefully coordinates the administration of prescriptions in our host homes. This integrated healthcare model combines behavioral and primary care that results in reducing healthcare barriers, improves coordination, and improves health outcomes.