Northern Home For Children provides shelter and support services to children with disruptive behaviors. It provides medical, psychological and behavioral health programs to children. It also offers other services, such as individual counseling, group therapy, classroom support and training on behavior modification. The center offers support for young mothers though life skills training, academic courses, vocational planning and parenting programs. Additional services provided by the organization include 24-hour in-home child support, placement in foster homes and adoption support. Northern Home For Children was founded in 1853 and is located in Philadelphia.