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.