Guiding Growth
Our trauma-informed and evidence-based practices cultivate healing and hope for more than 1,100 youth and their families each year.
Most youth who engage with services at Lad Lake have experienced multiple, interrelated traumas which have impacted their overall well-being. Because each child is unique, we take an individualized approach to help understand his or her journey including their strengths which helps build a customized, integrated plan utilizing our continuum of care and community partners.
We believe that all children should have the supports they need to succeed in school and life. But for some, family instability, addiction, inadequate resources and trauma challenge that support.
Lad Lake has helped thousands of young people move steadily toward lives of health, safety, opportunity and self-reliance despite challenging personal histories. See how we have been building brighter futures in our Impact Report.
Making a Difference
81% of the youth in our care become self-sufficient in maintaining and improving their physical and mental health.
91% of the youth in our care report they feel more hopeful about the future
95% of Lad Lake youth are living in a safe, stable and supportive environment after completing our programs
Focus Areas
In a trauma-sensitive environment, Lad Lake helps youth dealing with abuse, addiction, aging out of foster care and/or struggling with their mental health.
Services
For our youth, Lad Lake provides safety, individualized therapy, and skill-building for independence through education, residential services and more.
Donate
When you give to Lad Lake, you not only address the needs vulnerable youth and teens, you also invest in addressing some of our community’s most challenging problems today.
Support Lad Lake through Our Annual Events
Paint for Peace - Denim Day
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It takes heart, courage, and grit to walk beside a young person on their path to healing. This week, we honor Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Week, and today, Thank a Youth Worker Day. At Lad Lake, no matter the title - teacher, nurse, treatment technician, mentor, or support staff, our caregivers are everyday heroes walking with youth through trauma, growth, and triumph. To all who serve with heart and purpose - Thank you. 💚 You show up. You stand strong. You believe in every young person’s potential. Help us celebrate the people who make Lad Lake a place of hope
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🎨 What an inspiring morning! Yesterday, we were honored to showcase 13 powerful student art pieces at our Dream to Transform Art Event. Each young artist responded to one question: “If there were no obstacles in your life, what would your future look like?” The creativity, courage, and vision these students brought to life moved every person in the room. 💚 Special thanks to @USI Insurance for sharing your beautiful space, and to our incredible staff, donors, and supporters. Because of you, Lad Lake youth can dream bigger and reach higher. #DreamToTransform #LadLakeYouth #ArtWithPurpose #YouthEmpowerment
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For #DenimDay, we’re honored to unveil the finished quilt, created from hand-painted pieces at our Paint for Peace event. Each square was designed with love, courage, and intention by community members, staff, and survivors—woven together as a bold act of solidarity. This quilt is more than fabric—it's a symbol. A symbol that says: We see you. We believe you. You are not alone. At Lad Lake, we stand with survivors and remain committed to creating spaces for healing, accountability, and action. #SAAM #SupportSurvivors #LadLakeCares #QuiltOfHope #NAWIC #ModernWoodmen #LadLake #AdvocateForChange