Peacock Acres Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Salinas, CA
Website: 
peacockacres.org
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1979
Areas of Focus: 
Housing / Shelter
Human Services
Populations Served: 
Children and Youth
About Us
Mission: 

Peacock Acres provides supportive housing, intensive case management, and life coaching for foster children and young adults who have been separated from their families. With high character and resolve, our youth are steered towards opportunities for healing and growth as they continue their journey toward a fulfilling, productive life.

Programs: 

STRTP - Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program

Peacock Acres’ STRTP is a residential facility that provides specialized intensive care to children ages 6-18, including mental health services. STRTP youth live in fully furnished homes staffed 24 hours-a-day with caring staff who provide trauma-informed care. The goal of the STRTP is to enable children and youth to return to a less restrictive family environment as soon as possible.

THPP - Transitional Housing Placement Provider

THPP is a residential program for foster teens ages 16-18 who demonstrate a readiness to practice their independent living skills with less supervision. Peacock Acres provides fully furnished homes in residential neighborhoods, as well as house parents and case managers to support residents in reaching their goals. THPP youth attend school, and/or work part time, and attend Monterey County’s bi-monthly independent living program classes.

THP PLUS - Transitional Housing Program Plus (aka PATH)

THP Plus (also known as PATH for Peacock Acres Transitional Housing) is for emancipated foster youth ages 18-24. Young adults who participate in this program receive up to 24 months of subsidized housing support while they practice their independent living skills. Peacock Acres provides fully furnished homes or apartments as well as case managers to assist residents in achieving their goals. PATH participants attend school, and/or work full time in order to qualify. Parenting young adults are welcome.

THP+FC - Transitional Housing Program + Foster Care

THP+FC is an extended foster care program for non-minor dependents (NMD) ages 18-21 who need further support while following their life plan. Peacock Acres provides fully furnished homes in residential neighborhoods, as well as house parents and case managers to support residents in reaching their goals. THP+FC youth attend school full time, work full time, or some combination of the two. THP+FC youth are assisted in removing barriers to employment and self sufficiency.

Awards & Accolades: 
2012 recipient of the Salute to Small Business Award in the Non-Profit Business for Monterey County
2011 2nd place in the Salinas Parade of Lights.
Peacock Acres' PATH-Plus program received "The Highest Level of Satisfaction of Any Program according to the California Statewide Executive Summary on THP-Plus published in September, 2008.
Peacock Acres is also the 2009 recipient of the MBayKids.com "Heart for Kids" Award
Youth, Children and Families Award from the Non-Profit Alliance of Monterey County
Why Work For Us?: 

Family is ever growing with special people coming in and out of our lives, sometimes for only a few moments and sometimes for an eternity. Have you ever called a non-biological person “Uncle” or “Aunty”? If so then does this imply closeness with that person beyond acquaintance? Peacock Acres must incorporate others into the family to contribute their unique personalities, experiences, education level’s and essence, so our youth can experience the complex diversity of our world. If you are interested in an employment position with Peacock Acres and you are eager to experience the greatness of foster youth then please join the family through our application process. Employment at Peacock Acres offers meaningful work surrounded by well-meaning individuals. Whether your contribution is mentoring youth and other staff at our homes, office skills or community outreach, we seek to incorporate the variety of talents and interests each individual brings to the family. Through collaboration and diversity of individuals becomes a whole and complete family!

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industry: 
Nonprofit