Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years.
In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home.
According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children".
The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families.
Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs.
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs.
These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years. In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa. Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home. According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children". The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families. Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs. Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs. These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services?
The application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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