Making a Difference, One Life at a Time
Our vision at Sunnybrook Children’s Home is that “Every child and youth in Mississippi will experience the advantages associated with growing up in a healthy Christian family environment.”
Fostering Hope 5K
Hours of Transitional
Programming
Sunnybrook programs focus on extensive life skills development, financial literacy training, drivers ed, and job readiness for residents, ages 14-21.
Youth Employment
Rate
The percentage of all eligible youth who resided at Sunnybrook more than three months, compared to other foster teens in Mississippi.
More likely to purchase
their first vehicle
The number of Sunnybrook residents who have purchased a vehicle with their own cash, compared to other foster teens nationally.
Foster Families
Trained
Sunnybrook’s professional counseling ministry supports, equips, and encourages foster families and children throughout the foster journey.
2023-2024 Sunnybrook Outcomes
Sunnybrook Children’s Home celebrates more than 60 years since its founding in 1963, a milestone that marks six decades of providing safe and nurturing homes for foster children and their families. Learn how Sunnybrook outcomes are exceeding State and National benchmarks in preparing foster care graduates for life!
Sunnybrook’s Campus
Our Goal
Our goal is to prepare older youth exiting the foster care systems for a life of sustainability after they leave their current care structure.
Who We Serve
Because of an increased need and changes in funding structures, Sunnybrook now exclusively serves transitional-age youth, between the ages of 14-21.
Our Location
Our residential campus is located on Sunnybrook Road in the heart of Ridgeland, Mississippi.
%
of staff surveyed said they feel their contributions are important
Compared to other foster teens nationally, Sunnybrook residents:
Received their license or permit
More likely to receive their driver’s license
Purchased a vehicle with their own cash
Sunnybrook Programs
Through its programming, staffing, and facilities, Sunnybrook ministers to transitional-age youth and foster families.
Transitional Living Programs
Through the TLP (Transitional Living Program) at Sunnybrook, older youth will be guided to receive opportunities, build personal development plus a strong value system, and accomplish goals towards becoming independent.
Sunnybrook Cares
Through collaboration with churches, Sunnybrook Cares is a unique resource focused on sustaining those caring for children by connecting them to a team of people ready to help with any need.
Counseling
Sunnybrook Counseling Services is a professional counseling ministry dedicated to supporting, equipping, and encouraging foster families and their children throughout the foster journey.
Driver’s Education
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News & Events
Opening the Road to Independence for Mississippi Foster Youth Through Driver’s Education
For most teenagers, learning to drive is something they look forward to for years. It means freedom, independence and the ability to go where they need to go without asking for a ride. But for many youth in foster care across Mississippi, getting a driver’s license is...
Expanding Support for Mississippi Families Through Foster Care Licensing
A New Chapter for Sunnybrook For more than 60 years, Sunnybrook Children’s Home has provided stability for Mississippi’s most vulnerable youth. “Now, with a new state license in hand, Sunnybrook is ready to expand that care to not only more children but also to...