The Family Foundation School
The Family Foundation School (FFS) is a therapeutic boarding school located in Hancock, New York. The mission of the school is:
“To heal families, build character and change lives by providing an integrated program of academics, therapeutic counseling, experiential therapy, and 12-Step living to at-risk teens, helping them safely through the crises of adolescence toward responsible adulthood.” [1]
Program of the Family Foundation School
The Family Foundation School accepts students on a rolling admissions schedule based on the needs of the student. Students that are of high school age (grades 9-12) that have problems with addictions (e.g. drugs, alcohol, food, sex, gambling or gaming) and/or other psychological challenges comprise the student body. The school provides a therapeutic milieu based on a twelve-step approach for such troubled teen girls and boys. Group and individual counseling are also provided. Students work toward their high school graduation while receiving support for the various behavioral issues that prompted enrollment.
Accreditation and affiliations
The Family Foundation School is a founding member of National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).[5]
The Family Foundation School is accredited as therapeutic boarding school by the commission for behavioral health care of the Joint Commission[2] and as a school by the New York State Department of Education[3] and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools [4].
The Twelve Step Program and Gratitude at The Family Foundation School
The Twelve Steps [6] are woven through the culture of the campus along with two primary values of recovery programs: acceptance and gratitude.
“A desire to help teens unites our staff and, regardless of position, every staff member is directly involved with students during part of the work week. Many of our staff members are in recovery and regularly share their experience, strength and hope with the students.” from Who We Are
Family Foundation School Alumni
Alumni regularly return to the school to share their experience, strength, and hope with current students[7], and write back to share their growth and challenges in life[8].
See also
* NATSAP
Notes and references
1. Mission of the Family Foundation School[1]
2. Family Foundation School profile in the directory of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs [2]
3. Profile of the Family Foundation School on the directory of The Joint Commission [3]
4. New York State Department of Education, Administrators Listing for Public and Non-Public Schools and School Districts [4]
5. Family Foundation School entry on the directory of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools: [5]
6. The Twelve Steps at the Family Foundation School. [6]
7. Alumni Visits and Participation at the Family Foundation School. [7]
8. An alumni of the Family Foundation School shares story [8]
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