Project Pooch - Incarcerated Adult and Youth Support Services and Programs
From hmis
| Group | Community And Other Support Services |
| Category | Incarcerated Adult and Youth Support Services and Programs |
| Name | Project Pooch |
| Provider | Project Pooch, Inc |
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Description
Project Pooch is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for youth at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility to develop the personal and vocational skills they need to become responsible, productive members of the community. The program accomplishes this by teaching youth to care for and train shelter dogs for adoption. The youth work with their dogs daily and practice the principles of positive reinforcement and behavior modification. As the trainers manage their dogs, they learn how to manage their own behavior. They also earn school credits, develop good work habits, and acquire valuable occupational skills.
The relationships, emotional support and mutual trust established between the trainers and dogs are pivotal to the success of the program. This bond helps the youth and the dogs develop the self-confidence and hope they need to build future relationships.
Youth develop responsibility, patience, and compassion for all life as they learn to train dogs and manage a kennel, and help dogs find their forever homes.
Contacts
Contact: Office Phone: (503) 697-0623 Email: info@pooch.org