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"I cannot thank your organization enough for the faith you have put in me to succeed in the future. I will make you proud to say I was a recipient of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship!"
Allison Kloc,

State Project: Georgia Elks Association
Elks Aidmore

Elks Aidmore Children's Center is a private, non-profit residential program for teenage girls who have problems that require a more structured environment than can be provided in their home or community setting. Sponsored by the Elks Lodges and Auxiliaries of Georgia, Aidmore is located on 125 rolling acres in Conyers, about 25 miles east of Atlanta.

Since it's reopening in August of 1993, Elks Aidmore Children's Center has grown to provide residential services to fifty residents at any given time. In addition to having three basic care cottages which offer "safe" places in which residents can try out new behaviors, a Preparation for Independent Living program was initiated in October of 1995. The Preparation for Independent Living program presents a curriculum of life skills aimed at helping residents prepare for living on their own.

In addition to a structured cottage life, the residents attend Rockdale County schools, long recognized for their excellence in education. Residents also partake in a variety of on-campus and community recreational opportunities. Residents and their families are offered individual, group and family counseling, by three Master level therapists, to help resolve a variety of issues and presenting problems.

In May, 1996, Elks Aidmore Children's Center was awarded a certificate of accreditation from the Council of Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., headquartered in New York City. After a year long self-study and an on-site inspection by external reviewers, Elks Aidmore Children's Center was commended for it's high quality of service delivery.

Elks Aidmore Children's Center joined a nationwide community of providers that meet the highest standards of professional performance in the field of child welfare.

Elks Aidmore Children's Center is a long-standing member of the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children and joined the Child Welfare League of America in 1994.

In addition to helping teenage females mature into productive young adults, Elks Aidmore Children's Center offers a camping program and adventures ropes program to groups and corporations across the state. The Elks Campground at Honey Creek offers the chance for groups to camp in a safe, sequestered environment filled with wildlife. The Course at Elks Aidmore Children's Center offers corporations the opportunity to build teamwork and leadership skills through experiential education.

For more information regarding any aspect of the programs offered by Elks Aidmore Children's Center, write or call Abe Wilkinson, Executive Director, abewilkinson@compuserve.com, Elks Aidmore, Inc., 2394 Morrison Road, Conyers, GA 30094, 770-483-3535.


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