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Ward Home staff meets as a group and leads an outing with the Supervised Independent Living program participants. 

Through three programs — two supervised independent living programs and My Best Self — Ward Home continues to make a huge impact on young people in our region as a subsidiary agency of Auberle. 

A Q&A with Tamika Simpson, Director of Ward Home

Q: Who do you serve with your team and how?
Ward Home supports youth 9-24years of age with self-care, self-esteem, residential care, life skills education and transitional support services.

Q: What are your goals as a team?
We aim to maintain utilization and youth served, have youth in educational programs or employed, maintain a level of workshops delivered, and have positive, successful discharges from the programs. 

Q: How many years of combined professional experience does your team have in this field?
A: We have pproximately 190 years of combined experience across our team. 

Q: How many combined advanced degrees or certifications does your team have in this field?
A:Four.

Q: How many individuals does your program serve?
A: Our program has served 2,058 youth.

Q: How would you describe your team in a few words?
A: We are the B.E.S.T. Brilliant, Ennobled, Skilled, Team

Q: What motivates your team to do this work?
A: We take pride in the youth that we serve, the relationships that are developed within our programs, and the resilience of program participants. 

Q: How can people support the work of Ward Home?
A: Your donation to Auberle can provide retail, grocery, and fast-food gift cards for program participants. Even $25 can make a meaningful impact! Gift cards promote autonomy and provide dignified access to food that participants may not be able to purchase with their small budget. Gift cards empower youth to build confidence and make purchases on their own, promoting independence.

Throughout 2026, we’re shining a light on the people behind the mission at Auberle: teams whose dedication, expertise, and collaboration make our life-changing work possible. Join us at www.auberle.org/careers.

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