Therapeutic Residences

YCS provides a wide continuum of therapeutic residential treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults facing emotional, psychological, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our residential programs offer a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals can receive intensive care and personalized therapeutic support that fosters healing, growth, and long-term success.

Each program is designed to meet the unique needs of the individual—whether child, teen, or adult—ensuring the right level of care in a setting that prioritizes well-being, dignity, and personal potential.

Our therapeutic services include:

• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Milieu therapy and 24/7 staff support
• Nursing and medication management
• Medical care
• Educational and recreational programming
• Life skills development and enrichment activities

These services address both short-term stabilization and long-term residential treatment goals, helping individuals transition successfully to home, community, or less-restrictive environments.

With over 1,000 dedicated staff members, YCS brings together clinical expertise and compassionate care. Our interdisciplinary teams—comprised of therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, and direct care staff—create a holistic, individualized plan for each person we serve.

• Individualized Treatment Plans: Centered on each individual’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Whole-Person Care: We support emotional, physical, social, and educational development.
• Holistic Enrichment: Skill-building through art, recreation, sports, and community engagement.

YCS residential programs are referral-based and serve individuals placed through the following systems:

For Youth (Children & Adolescents):

• NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  • Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
  • Children’s System of Care (CSOC), including PerformCare and the Specialized Residential Treatment Unit (SRTU)
  • Community Partnerships and Hospital CCIS

For Adults (with Developmental Disabilities):

• NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
• Department of Human Services (DHS), including Division of Addiction Services
• DDD-contracted Support Coordination Agencies

Additional Referral Pathways:

• Local school district Child Study Teams (for YCS Department of Education placements)
• Community-based referrals from schools, hospitals, and early intervention programs