The lonia R. Whipper Home, Inc. provides a comprehensive, residential program for abused, abandoned, and neglected girls between the ages of twelve and twenty-one (12-21) years. The agency provides service to the residents through its two (2) programs. Whipper Helps Youth (WHY) ages 12-21 and the Transitional Housing Program (THP) ages 18-21. The agency provides services to reinforce the resident's personal growth and development in preparation for an independent and productive adult life. The strengths of each resident are identified and enhanced, thereby building confidence and motivating the attainment of skills necessary for self-sufficiency and self-reliance. The Home is staffed with highly qualified social service professionals and administrative and support personnel. Overall supervision and management of The Home is coordinated by the Executive Director. The Social Services Director supervises coordinates, and administers the component programs.

Our Highlights

The Agency was founded in 1931 by Dr. lonia Rollin Whipper and concerned community leaders The Agency was originally a home for unwed teenage mothers. The Agency served as the only Maternity Home for black women in the metropolitan area until 1978 The increasing need for shelter for abused, abandoned, and neglected girls resulted in the Agency changing its focus in 1978. The Agency houses 16 girls in the main facility and 6 young women in Transitional Housing Program (THP) The lonia R. Whipper Home, Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of community and neighborhood leaders

ADMISSIONS POLICY The Ionia Whipper Home Inc. accepts applicants who meet the criteria for entry without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin. Young women who manifest severe emotional problems, physical handicaps, drug, or alcohol dependency, or exhibit violent behavior may not be accepted for the program. Initial applicants for the Home are screened for appropriateness by an interdisciplinary team. Referrals are made through the Social Services Agencies of the District of Columbia and Maryland. FUNDING SOURCES The Ionia Whipper Home, Inc. is supported by the Department of Human Services, United Way Foundations, and Private Donations.

Contact Information

Joan P. Hurley, Executive Director 

Shirley Emanuel, Social Services Director 

For More Information Call:

 Main number :202-269-0347 

Fax: 202-832-3099

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