Kyle’s Place

 

For a teenager, homelessness can take many forms. Homeless teens stay with friends, family or “couch surf” from house to house. They live in motels, transitional shelters and domestic violence shelters. They reside in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations and similar settings.

Serving as the only youth residential campus in Denton County for teens ages 14-19, Kyle’s Place provides stability and a family-like experience where youth can:

  • Cultivate a positive identity

  • Break negative cycles

  • Take ownership and map a plan for their future

  • Discover the life skills necessary to thrive in adulthood

In 2020, Kyle’s Place served 34 teens on campus, offering the essential elements of “home”: stability and the guidance and accountability of caring adults.

 

What kyle’s place provides

  • A safe, caring place to live

  • Clothing

  • Nutritious meals

  • Life skills training

  • Individual counseling

  • Academic support

  • Medical and dental care

  • Case management

  • Mental health care and assessment

  • Community outreach and resources

  • Recreational outings

  • Spiritual development

Success Story

“When I was 15, I reluctantly told my parents that I was gay, hoping they would understand. The talk ended with my dad threatening me and my mom saying, ‘being gay is a choice.’ So, I left home and bounced between friends and other family members until I found Journey to Dream.

Not having my parents in my life affected me more than I understood at the time. I missed a lot, and it impacted my ability to develop positive relationships and grow mentally and emotionally. Journey to Dream is helping me let go of the constant feeling of shame and disappointment toward my family.  

Everyone can get stuck in a negative loop, no matter who they are. My worst fear is that loop. I've seen people stuck in it for their entire lives. It takes a personal decision and dedication to break out of that loop. It gets better, but only if you work to make it better. Journey to Dream helps me to do that.”

– Kerri, Journey to Dream Graduate

Why “Kyle’s Place”?

Kyle’s Place is named in honor of Kyle Milliman, a strong teen leader who cared greatly for others and often was the first to reach out to those struggling.

Kyle was a prominent leader in the Hebron High School “Journey to a Dream group”, now known as the “Dream Initiative.” Kyle encouraged and motivated his peers to abstain from substance abuse and embrace salvation through Christ. Kyle was always one of the first to make his way to comfort impacted students in the audience with his own personal “hug” ministry.

During his senior year at Hebron High School, Kyle struggled with depression and a football injury that sidelined his dream of playing in college. In 2012, Kyle tragically committed suicide. We honor his memory and remind ourselves of the life-saving importance of our mission by naming our residential campus program in his honor.

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