A Bit of Our Philosophy…
Peacock Acres has been providing residential care for the foster youth of Monterey County since 1980.
Our staff of trained and dedicated personnel and our philosophy of respect and support create a strong foundation that permeates our four unique residential programs.
Facts About
Children in Foster
Care In California
More than 80,000 children are currently in foster care in California. The average length of stay for children in care is 39 months and 20% of those children will remain in long term foster care. 6,000 will “emancipate” or “age-out” each year, at age 18, with no home, no job and no support. »read more
- Peacock Acres, Inc.
- Toll-Free: 866-940-PATH • Phone: (831) 754-3635 • Fax: (831) 754-4733
- general@peacockacres.org
Our Programs
- Therapeutic Group Homes
Peacock Acres RCL-10 Therapeutic Group Homes are licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services and accredited by The California Alliance of Children and Family Services to provide residential care and a therapeutic environment for boys 7–17. Children may be referred by Child Protective Services or any arm of California’s Department of Family and Children’s Services. »read more
- Transitional Housing Placement Program
Designed for foster teens ages 16-18 who are ready to practice their independent living skills with less direct supervision. Teens (same sex) live in a three or four bedroom home in a residential neighborhood. A supervisor lives in the home and promotes independent living skills. High school completion is advised but alternative educational plans are permitted. Parenting teens are accepted into this program. »read more
- Incarceration to Success
Started as a pilot program in 2004, the I2S program provides transitional living servicers for probation youth, ages 16 to 19, who are completeing their period of incarceration in Monterey County’s Youth Center in Salinas, CA. »read more
- Transitional Housing Program Plus
A new statewide California program for emancipated foster youth, ages 18 to 24. THP-Plus offers qualified youth up to 24 months of subsidy in a supported environment while they pursue their formalized Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP). »read more