Aurora House is a residential counseling center for girls ages 13-17 and certified by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, Aurora House offers long-term community-based treatment to a group of up to 12 girls.
Aurora House provides the nurturing, structure, and support necessary to help court-involved female adolescents through the difficulties they experience. Aurora House also gives girls and their families the opportunity to make positive changes toward a brighter future.
Aurora House opened in 1991 as part of the City of Falls Church Human Services Department (with Court Services and Housing and Human Services), and operates under the direction of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Aurora House serves the City of Falls Church, City of Alexandria, and Arlington County.