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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