Help us provide care, guidance and a home to girls who are unable to live with their families. Childhood trauma can affect cognition and behavior.
More than two-thirds of children reported at least 1 traumatic event by age Children who have experienced trauma are 3x more likely to develop anxiety disorders and 2x more likely to develop depression.
Miller Home does not accept state or federal funding which allows our staff to look at each individual and tailor the program to meet her specific needs. Miller Home strives to use a trauma-informed approach to create positive relationships with each resident within a supportive, caring environment. Miller Home recognizes the effects trauma has and connects each resident with mental health services and support through community agencies.
Miller Home utilizes an Independent Living Program for residents to build skills that will help them be successful adults. Video: See how Miller Home for Girls transforms lives. Our mission is to provide short or long term care and guidance to girls, ages four through twenty-one, who cannot live with their families. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Miller Home seeks to provide these services within a supportive, non-institutional environment, which encourages each girl to grow and develop to her highest potential.
Become a monthly donor. View Amazon Wish List. Apply for Admission. Childhood trauma is correlated with increased risk of problems with health, family, finances, and jobs. Miller Home for Girls provides services that help reduce the risks of childhood trauma.
