Our Mission Statement

The Lamont Ingram Developmental Organization for At-Risk Children exists to provide guidance, mentoring, and structure to at-risk and disadvantaged youth in a safe and nurturing environment.  Goals include growth in physical health, leisure, knowledge, social and emotional wellbeing, job skills, community growth and involvement, and recreation.  Family reunification is always the ultimate goal when appropriate.

It is our mission to provide structure, discipline and love for children ages twelve to seventeen that enter the program regardless of their personal or religious beliefs.  No child will ever be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability.

The Sceond Chance Developmental Treatment Center which is under the umbrealla of the "Parent Company" The Lamont Ingram Developmental Organization for At-Risk Childern is a Christian - Based Residential Treatment Facility and is committed to helping troubled youths and their families. With years of experience in dealing with teenage behavioral problems, we are confident that our programs will help you and your family.

Our Program 

Seconf Chance Developmental Treatment Center is a Level III Mental Health & Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center for youth; accepting both custodial and non-custodial children ages 10-17.  The ratio is 1:5 or can be 1:1 if services require. The purpose for the treatment center is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth.  The hope of Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center is to assist them in transition back into society or into their family structure if and when appropriate.

Our Services

Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center is a Christian Facility, committed to helping troubled youths and their families.  We are out to make a difference in these troubled teens lives. Youth will come for many different reasons and from a wide variety of backgrounds.  These are good kids who are in need of hope and guidance, and for many this will be their last chance. 

It is a 24-hour, 7 day week facility where the youth are monitored, supervised and provided with basic needs daily.  These basic needs are but not limited to food, shelter, counseling, safety, spiritual involvement (if one so chooses), personal hygiene skills, medical services, emergency services and medication management.  We accept private, court-ordered, or DCS custodial children. 

“Things were easier when she was little. When she had a problem we could sit down and talk about it. Now, I’m at the end of my rope and we can’t talk without it being an argument. Time and time again, I have tried to get my child who is now a teenager, to do right. But she won’t mind, stays out late, and now I’m finding that she is skipping school. Where can I turn before she gets into real trouble?”

Sometimes despite our best efforts we need Help From Others!

Scope of Services

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Structured Schedule-Youth will operate on a daily calendar for all activities where each   scheduled activity shall be followed having an assigned time slot.
• Independent Living Skills
• Recreational Component
• Life Skills
• Leadership and Discipline Training
• Behavior Modification

TESTIMONIAL

Dear Mr. Lamont Ingram,

"How are you? Well it looks like your dream came true you are finally helping kids stay off the streets, and out of trouble. That is the best thing anybody can do for kids like me that need that motivation and guidance.  I hope you instill the kind of courage and spirit you gave to me to everyone that works for you or that is around you. And a thing I have learned while I am going through tough times is that the pain you feel in hard times lets you know you are still breathing and your heart is beating. I have some good news of my own.  I got off of probation about a week ago.  I am so happy it has been a long hard road  these past few years.  I am also playing football and going to play baseball if I do good at try-outs.  I’m finally going into high school this year.  Well Sir, I really want to thank-you because without you I don’t know where I would be either dead or in jail and Being around you and hearing your story really helped me and I’m glad God put me in your path. I thank you Mr. Lamont Ingram.  God Bless You!!"