Halili is a Swahili word that means "Beloved One."
My Mission
It is my prayer to help decrease homelessness, despair, and incarceration by providing support and upliftment to at-risk youth aged 12 to 17 who are dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, medical issues, behavioral challenges, and teen pregnancy. I offer a nurturing and inclusive home with continuous support and supervision. I will champion my “beloved ones," impart essential life skills, encourage self-discovery and purpose, and aid them in achieving their highest well-being through the development of leadership skills, education, and training.
Program Services
- Incentive Program
- Individualized Care Staff
- Enrichment Activities
- Supervised Visits
- Transportation Service
- Special Events
- Visits to Theme Parks
- Offering nutritious meals and snacks
- Private Tutoring
- Membership to a 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Dispensing prescribed medications and treatments as directed by medical expertsand court-approved guidelines
My Passion and Purpose
My name is Linda, and Halili was created from my 32 years of experience in the federal prison system. Throughout my journey, I had the opportunity to connect with offenders nationwide. A notable insight I gained was an alarming number of inmates who had previously been in foster care or had faced neglect. This understanding ignited a passion in me to prevent, support, and advocate for at-risk youth, helping to guide them away from incarceration and equipping them with the essential resources to succeed, one youth at a time.