Inside small, home-like houses in Salt Lake City, therapy, Cognia-accredited academics, creative work, daily-living practice, and family partnership come together at Eva Carlston. This overview shows how trauma-informed care, the Teaching-Family Model, and community outings help students practice skills they can carry forward.

Volunteer time builds confidence and belonging through real contribution. This parent-friendly guide shows how a one-hour-a-week habit supports skills that stick and why steady roles matter when many openings go unfilled.

Belonging comes first. When teens feel safe and known, the nervous system settles and the mind can learn. This piece explores how caring adults mentor with calm coaching, peers encourage effort, and short, supported practice helps new skills stick across school, home, and creative spaces.