Hoffman Homes Inc

If I could give this place 0 stars I will. Here was my experience.
I was in hoffman homes for 2 1/2 years. The staff there were very physically and emotionally abusive. We will call this lady M, a staff there, BROKE MY LEG. There was this room called a “comfort” room it was a TINY black CLOSET SPACE where kids would be isolated. if this wasn’t bad enough there were full on body pads as thick as mattresses that they would slam into you with. M did this while I was doing a cartwheel. A CARTWHEEL. I wasn’t a danger i was just hyper. I had another staff slam my head into a door knob and cause a huge lump on my forehead.

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When I stayed in hoffman homes they failed to protect one of the residents there. He was a good person. A friend. They knew he was suicidal, and sadly he succeeded in taking his own life. I remember hearing screaming over the walkie-talkies and all of us being surrounded by staff and cornered in the house (I was in Gerber). All of a sudden we heard the news a boy had died from an asthma attack because he refused to use his inhaler. Everyone knows that is a lie but no body knows the real story. My heart breaks for his family. I was drugged up so bad that by the time I left when I was 11 YEARS OLD, I was on 10 different medications EVERY DAY. This place is THE WORST place you can send your children. I am 19 years old now and have so so sooo much trauma. This place needs to be shut down INDEFINITELY

I had the literal worst experience here. Me and my friend went there and basically we got abused all the time for no apparent reason. We're putting restraints because apparently we were " assaulting the staff members " . The nurses do crap for the kids there like I had a concussion and they just said oh can you see my fingers well enough and I said no I see like four you're probably holding two and they were like okay you're fine you can go back to school. And then me and my friend whenever we had mental breakdowns they would not care they didn't they were never there to help us and they would only believe like the other kids in the case and never us. Do not send your child here they will literally ruin your child's life that's all I can say.

Hi I’m Matthew chipps I’m 14 haha- I got in trouble a lot and and the staff was very annoying but funny my favorite staff was Mr. Dave if you see this add me Facebook -cough- but any ways I was thought how to make god corn ty mr. DoDash and I got in trouble for silly things like dating they started it not having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and for being a smart ass and I was there form August 28,2019-September something2020 and it was fun while it lasted and alot of annoying demands like take a shower and brush your teeth and all I wanted to do at night is snack and sleep like what the f**ck anyways god corn that’s it they miss me byee -Matthew

I sent my child to HHY in FY 2015. I wish I sent her somewhere else. The MHWs abused her emotionally and allowed other residents to physically abuse her. The shift supervisor didn’t do anything. I notified the police. They were useless. After discharge in FY 2016 she attempted suicide cuz of what these corrupt crooks did. I sent her to a much better place for treatment where employees actually respected my child and was able to recover from this mess. Plz don’t send your child to this corrupt mess. You might lose your child like I almost lost mine.

Hoffman Homes is a VERY negative place. I was a client there when I was 13 and I'm now 19. They restrained me and they were squeezing my arms so hard that my arms were so red and my veins were popping out so much that I was clenching and clenching my fist to try to get the blood flowing through my arms and they accused me of trying to assault the staff. The staff then threw me to the side while keeping me in the restraint and causing my face to hit the carpet and get a rug burn underneath my eye.

Hoffman Homes for youth provides an environment that focuses on Trauma Informed Informed while therapeutically aligning with the youth in care. Through the use of a variety of treatment modalities and in conjunction with the Creative Therapies, the youth at Hoffman Homes get the highest quality of treatment to assist them in working through not only their past trauma, but also in changing their trajectory for the future. The caring staff at Hoffman Homes engage in activities that provide structure, teamwork, confidence building, social skills, and life skills to assist the youth in achieving growth. The campus is beautiful and well maintained to not only ensure the safety of all, but also to be visually appealing.

Hoffman Homes for Youth needs to be investigated and shutdown. There is a lot of falsifying information to hide how corrupt of an RTF they are. MHW'S, SUPERVISOR'S, PROGRAM MANAGERS are very shady characters. HH employ felons and drug users. An MHW and NIGHT SUPERVISOR are still employed there after being charged with child endangerment for failing to report sexual abuse. For more information go to Google and read the reviews.

I was a resident sent there by the courts at a younger age. I was 12 at the time. I am currently 27 yrs old. This facility over medicated me, physically and emotionally abused me . I beg you, do not send your children here. It will negatively affect them for the rest of their lives like it has done to me.

My son was clearly suicidal and he was not put on intensive supervision. He died by suicide at Hoffman Homes in April, 2015.

THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS ARE IN EXPERIENCED AND LIARS. THEY FALSIFY DOCUMENTS, WRITING FALSE REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE. YOUTHS EMOTIONALLY ABUSED AND RESTRAINED FOR NO GOOD REASON. ALOT OF BULLYING.
THE NURSES? THEY SHOULD BE CNAs OR MED TECHs.

I was a resident at Hoffman Homes a very long time ago. I was a child who had been in many residential treatment facilities growing up, much like a lot of other kids who "grow up in the system." Hoffman Homes was the very best! The staff who worked with me on a daily basis were so kind and caring. They made me feel like a "normal" kid- someone who didn't have all the emotional issues I had. They were warm hearted people who cared about the children they worked with. Many times I felt like I was just living with a really big, diverse family. I'll always remember Ms. Deavers. She was the grandmother I always wished I had. "If I had a million dollars..." she'd sing. Hoffman homes is a wonderful treatment based facility. I think that their approach to all the different therapies you receive is up close and personal and specially formulated for each individual. Hoffman homes is unique from other facilities because you're working with people who truly care about the well being of children.

Truly inspirational....
The work that the staff and volunteers do for these youth in need is heart-warming.

Hoffman Homes does truly wonderful work. Their staff are very dedicated to the children. and they certainly do what they can to make things great for them. I enjoy giving my time and money to them, because I know it is a good cause, and it will be used for the benefit of the children.

Hoffman Homes provides caring residential, educational, recreational and therapeutic services to, on average, about 90 youth who benefit from a highly dedicated staff. As a non-profit organization, funding is always an issue. Nonetheless, Hoffman Homes has a highly competent managerial and direct care staff and a well maintained campus, residences and programs. The love and care that is shared with the residents and the focus on providing a safe and secure residential program experience enables the majority of youth to meet their program goals and re-enter their community settings better prepared to succeed. Hoffman Homes is a great place that provides an outstanding program!

When I was first asked to serve on the Board of Hoffman Homes, I wondered whether serving on the board would be worth the ride from Maryland to Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Now after being associated with Hoffman for 12 years, I have no doubts. When I meet the children that are served, I feel very good knowing that I have helped in a small way. The management and staff of Hoffman are the real heroes but I always feel better on my trip home.

I have been involved with Hoffman Homes for over 14 years as a board member and as a member of the Friends group. Hoffman Homes has the most caring staff I have ever met. They are constantly looking for ways to help the children. In addition to traditional therapies seen in this type of facility, the children are provided with pet and horse therapies, art therapy, and horticultural therapy. The administration is constantly looking for ways to provide treatment in a nurturing environment for these children. The experiences the children have at Hoffman Homes are often the best that they have experienced in their short lives. It is important that Hoffman Homes finds more ways to continue and enrich these programs so that more children can be helped.

My personal experience with Hoffman homes has been amazing. The way they treat my son is wonderful. I want to thank everyone there for being so caring and understanding. Thank you so much to everyone at Hoffman homes.

I have served as a board member of Hoffman Homes for over 7 years and look forward to continuing that relationship. I was first introduced to Hoffman Homes by my wife who served on various committees several years before. The mission of Hoffman Homes really drew my attention due to the crying need for such support for troubled and abused children. My observations over the past seven years have proven to me that the dedication of the staff to the well being and developmen of these children is without parallel. The facility itself is also an ideal environment to enhance the work of a residential treatment program. Never once have I ever felt anything but admiration for the work that is being done here.

I have been involved with Hoffman Homes for over 2 years now and also a board member. I have been very close friends with the CEO, Mitch Snider for many years who is the one that got me emotionally involved with stories he has shared with me. That made it easy for me to decide to become active in a place like Hoffman Home. A quote I once heard sums up why I want to help good people get a better shot a life, " Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." ~ Dr. Suess. Since I took my first step into Hoffman Home for Youth, it has change my life wanting to make others' better. ~Dan Sharrer

The work that Hoffman Homes does and the results they deliver are never to be overlooked. Most of the young people they help have been "in the system" and so the expectations going in to Hoffman might be low. However, the expectations increase as time goes on and continue to increase throughout the stay. The staff is there to help, they know how to get through to the kids and are mindful of the concerns of parents and guardians. I have nothing but praise for what they do and the service they provide.

Hoffman Homes truly is a Labor of Love! The dedication of the staff is amazing. Prior to my involvement with Hoffman Homes, I never really new much about the organization. I had always heard 'that is where bad kids are'. I am glad that I took the time to find out what Hoffman Homes is really and truly about. The stories that I have heard about some of the back grounds of these children is totally heart wrenching. Volunteering my time is the least that I can do to help them. They are not 'bad kids', they are children that are in desperate need of love, compassion, and understanding. At Hoffman Homes, they get just that! Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and donors that make this possible. Keep up the great work!

I have been a supporter of Hoffman Homes for over 2 years. I have known about the organization for over 15years, but it wasn't until I visited the campus that I gained a full understanding of the programs and services offered to children and families. Hoffman Homes for Youth provides vital services to children and families in our community and for that reason, I will continue to support Hoffman Homes.

I have volunteered with Hoffman Homes for four years and can't think of a better cause to give my time to. I truly admire the work Hoffman Homes does for all the children they serve.

Hoffman Homes is a blessing to so many children in need of care. It is a honor and privilege to be able to support this cause with both time and financial resources; to be able to be a part of something greater than myself is a blessing to both the children in their care and to myself.

I support Hoffman Homes for Youth because I believe in their mission. Children have many struggles these days . . . many of which are not self-imposed. Hoffman Homes gives them the chance to work through the difficult times in their lives and become a functional member of the community. It is not easy by any means; but Hoffman's work can be life-changing for the children. I have witnessed it myself.

I have supported Hoffman Homes through donations and participating in fund raising events for several years. This program provides a safe and supportive environment for children that have been abused and neglected to work through their issues. These children often hurt themselves or others in response to their trauma. Hoffman Homes staff encourage children to utilize positive ways to express their emotions. The program also provides really creative programs for children to grow including a horse therapy program. I applaud the staff for their commitment and dedication to helping children!

I have donated to Hoffman Homes for many years. The program provides excellent necessary treatment services to kids and families in need. The staff are very dedicated to providing the best quality care to support that success of children and families. They are valuable part of the community.

Upon my retirement as a secondary school counselor my minister asked me to become a board member at Hoffman Homes. Before I decided to accept I visited Hoffman Homes for a day to see if a fit would be purposeful to all. I essentially saw management and students in caring and loving relationships. I have now served 12 years in various capacities and still enjoy Hoffman's creative exertions serving youth in healthy and healing ways.

I have attended several Hoffman Home fundraising events and the dedication of staff is absolutely amazing! They truly care about the well being of the kids and they go above & beyond to provide a caring & loving atmosphere. I've been a long time supporter of Hoffman Homes & I will continue to support them in any way I can. I am proud to support such a WONDERFUL organization!

I will always be grateful to Hoffman Homes for providing my child with the therapies he needed to be able to return home. The staff is very caring and helpful to parents and the children in care.

I have supported Hoffman Homes for many years through the Friends organization. They help support many of the HH programs, like Horse and Art therapy, and help with renovation expenses. Hoffman Homes does a great job in working with kids.

I have been involved with Hoffman Homes for several years and am continually impressed with the dedication, knowledge, caring and professionalism of the staff and management. Like many organizations, they have been faced with budgetary constraints in recent years, making an already difficult job even more difficult. They are constantly asked to do more with less. But unlike some large businesses who had to cut some of the fluff and perks, Hoffman Homes didn't have the fluff and perks to begin with, making cuts very difficult. But time after time, they all rise to the occassion and continue to put the needs of the kids first and provide a quality facility, excellent staff backed by dedicated and caring management.

Just want to say that I helped out with the Chicken BBQ on Sept. 8 and despite the fact we had a storm in the middle of it, I enjoyed myself. The folks affiliated with Hoffman Homes are so nice and were so appreciative. And I felt the event was very well organized. Even with the wet weather, everyone moved quickly and it seemed like they had a plan to deal with it. Am looking forward to the next BBQ. MAS