Group Home

BAYC operates a group home for foster youth ages 14-18. The group home program is emancipation focused, meaning youth and staff are working together to develop a sound plan to prepare the youth for independent living when they reach 18. The group home program model originates from growing research that points to the lack of preparation foster youth have upon emancipating from the child welfare system of care, and methods proven to be effective in supporting their successful transition to independence.

Residential Program Director
Larry Ellerbee

Larry joined BAYC in 1983 as a Residential Counselor. He is a certified group home administrator and has many years of experience as a program supervisor responsible for daily operations including the hiring and supervision of staff, managing of the program budget and compliance with regulatory expectations. Before arriving at BAYC, Larry worked for three years with Contra Costa Probation Juvenile Hall, and as a Student Advisor at DeAnza High School in El Sobrante California. Larry attended Contra Costa Jr. College, and San Francisco State University.