THE PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE PROBATION SYSTEMS OF PENNSYLVANIA. OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM OPERATES 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN THIS PROGRAM ARE UNABLE, FOR MANY REASONS, TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OR WITHIN FOSTER HOME PLACEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESIDENTS HAVE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WHICH NATURAL AND FOSTER FAMILIES HAVE THUS FAR BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE. EACH YOUNG PERSON HAS A SPECIFIC AND SPECIAL NEED. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS ARE PREPARED FOR EACH CHILD.