Q. How quickly can I have my teen
enrolled?
Some families need to work within a tight time frame and in most cases that can
be accommodated. The minimum is 24 hours.
Q. Are there any financial aid or
assistance programs available?
There is no assistance available at the present time, however there are loan
programs available at very low interest rates. Some medical insurances will pay
for portions of the program.
Q. Is enrollment open or are
there specific times of the year to enroll my teen?
A teen may enter the program any day of the year. The program is year round and
academics is year round and self-paced.
Q. Can my teen run away?
All of the programs have secure campuses, which keep students in and strangers
out. Some are more secure than others.
Q. How often are visits allowed?
Visits are allowed when the teen reaches the appropriate level as an earned
privilege.
Q. How many teens sleep in a room?
Four to eight depending on the program.
Q. How long do the teens stay?
It is recommended that the teen stay for 1 year giving the teen enough time to
incorporate these changes. Each teen progresses at a different pace.
Q. How is the family involved in
the student's program?
Each teen is assigned a family representative that is in contact with your teen
throughout the day. Weekly phone calls are made updating your teen's progress.
In time, therapeutic phone calls are made for the purpose of working out family
issues. Parents and teens communicate by letter as often as they like. A series
of self-growth seminars that are nearly identical to the ones the teen
participates in, is provided for the parents in several locations throughout
the country.
Q. What is your success rate with
these programs?
A poll was taken and it was found that there was a 96% parent satisfaction
rate. If you would like to talk to a parent who has a teen currently in one of
these programs or has a teen who has graduated, we would be happy to provide
you with names and numbers.
Q. How can I get my teen to one of
these residential programs?
Each situation is different, Some students will come voluntarily others need a
bit of persuasion. We will help you determine what is best for your child.
Q. What is the difference between
the Therapeutic Boarding Schools, Standard Boarding Schools, Wilderness
Programs, Boot Camps and Military Schools.
Click here for a comparison
chart.
Q. Is there a school in my area?
Please check the
program listing.
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