The Ark Family Counseling Center, Inc., (Ark-Rickey Homes) is an organization designed to provide alternative living services for youth referred from the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). In addition to providing housing to children ages 6 to18-years-old, the program includes: extensive counseling, education, referral services, family support services and programs in positive behavior modification. The goal is to ensure children are provided with the necessary skills to fully participate in school and community activities, while making informed decisions for themselves.