Kathleen Reynolds And Generations Group Home Works To Break Cycle Of Abuse




Generations Group Home works with adolescent and pre-adolescent males who are in primary need of specialized services for abusive behaviors.

 Located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina Generations Group Home was founded in 1991 by Kathleen Reynolds.  Kathleen was compelled and challenged by former SC State Senator Nell Smith' outreach to put an end to the generations of troubled children who were growing up in locked residential institution. There was an obvious need to address the increasing number of “system’s kids” emerging into society. Many of them troubled and abused teens that frequently disrupted foster placements and traditional group care acting out the violence they experienced.

Most alarming was the terrible cycle of sexual abuse that was being repeated by these boys. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse issues had to be addressed to stop this cycle.

Generations currently is made up of three campuses... Horizons currently with 20 residents, Bridges with 26 residents, and Pathways with 11 residents.  Residents are boys, ages 10-19, with average age 14-15
There is an on-site school.  On average the boys stay 12-18 months.

Generations' boys are placed here through the Department of Social Services, Department of Justice, Department of Mental Health, and Continuum of Care. They represent the small percentage of abused children who are now caught in the abuse cycle and acting out with inappropriate behaviors. The program is nationally accredited and has a 98% success rate.

In addition to the need for volunteers and donation you will also find Wish lists on their site for a range of items including hygiene products, bed linens and pillows, board games, handheld games, batteries, etc.

I am sure you or someone you know are committed to meaningful change and looking for a way to make a difference that truly matters. You can start by sharing information about Generations Group Home through your social media contacts. To view their Wish list, get more information or to make a donation visit http://www.generationsgroup.com.






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