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Youth Services Center
(260) 449-3561
(260) 449-7943 (fax)

Yoder House Group Home
11809 Lima Rd.
Ft. Wayne, IN  46818
(260) 449-3571
(260) 449-7943 (fax)

24-hour facility
Director can be contacted:  Mon-Fri., 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Kryder House Group Home
11807 Lima Rd.
Ft. Wayne, IN  46818
(260) 449-4415
(260) 449-7943 (fax)

24-hour facility
Director can be contacted:  Mon-Fri., 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Chris Dunn, Executive Director

Millie McDonald, Associate Director

Deb Evans, Social Services Coordinator

Jean Jones, Administrative Assistant

Fletcher Upshaw, Director, Yoder House Group Home

Julia Brita, Director, Kryder House Group Home
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24-Hour emergency shelter care facility for runaway, abused, neglected and dependent children from ages 6-18.

What We Do
  • 24-hour emergency shelter care for abused, neglected, runaway  and dependent children placed by the courts (law enforcement and juvenile probation) or Division of Family & Children
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Basic health care services provided by an in-house nurse
  • Positive point program incorporating a general store
  • Behavior modification and daily activities which include sports, crafts, and daily chores
  • Spiritual activities are offered for those willing to participate
  • On-grounds accredited school (Northwest Allen County)
  • Supervised visitation (immediate family, four days weekly)
  • Operates Yoder House Independent Living Program for up to 10 young men ages 15-21
  • Operates Kryder House Independent Living Program for up to 10 young  women ages 15-21