A private New York State registered boarding school.
  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    The Family Foundation School is a private, therapeutic boarding school for teens at risk, serving grades 9 through 12...

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  • Decisions, Decisions

    Decisions, Decisions

    The decisions involved in selecting the right boarding school are never easy...

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  • Academics

    Academics

    We offer high school math through calculus, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics...

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  • Counseling

    Counseling

    Therapeutic counseling is one of three essential components of The Family Foundation School program...

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  • Extracurricular

    Extracurricular

    In addition to providing the exercise all teens need, competitive athletics teach self discipline...

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  • Parent Resources

    Parent Resources

    Parents and families of teenagers are often at a loss when it comes to understanding a teen's problem behavior...

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Ethical Principles and Principles of Good Practice

The Family Foundation School is a charter member of and adheres to all guidelines set forth by the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). These guidelines include a set of ethical principles and principles of good practice. Not all "therapeutic" schools and programs are members of NATSAP. Before you make a decision please visit the NATSAP website.

NATSAP schools and programs provide safe, effective, and respectful care for troubled teens. When an educational consultant refers you to a NATSAP affiliated school, you can be sure that your child's best interests are their main concern. No NATSAP member pays for referrals.

Reflections On Who We Are

Healing Hurting Families

Published: Monday, February 6, 2012 Hurting the ones they love (namely, their families) is something many troubled teens can't help but do. Especially defiant teens. Our work in restoring healthy family relationships involves pointing out to students how

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Takes One to Help One

Published: Friday, February 3, 2012 Peer support, which is fundamental to 12-Step recovery programs, is also an integral part of the therapeutic environment of FFS. Recently, a student who's been having trouble completing his class assignments because of poor

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