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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News

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FFS Realizes Goal, "A Dictionary in Every Room"

Published: Tuesday, October 4, 2005 There's no longer any excuse for poor dictionary skills at The Family School now that every classroom and family room contains a Webster’s New World College Dictionary (4th Edition). The project was the brainchild of Head Librarian Mary Jo Law, English Department Chairperson Aleta Kahn, and Principal Robin Ducey. "We're trying to promote literacy to

New Road Smooths the Way to The Family School

Published: Friday, September 16, 2005 The potholes are history! The mile-long road from Highway 97 to The Family Foundation School parking lot has finally been paved. Staff, parents, vendors, and anyone else who’s driven the road over the past four years had some pretty rough rides and can attest to the need for improvements. A number of temporary fixes, including scraping the surface and

Doors Open at Betton House

Published: Monday, September 5, 2005 On Friday, August 26, Mike and Roxi Losicco and three students officially took up residence at Betton House in Scranton, the new transitional living program for young adults in recovery. The following Monday the brand new facility was open for business as classes resumed at adjacent Lackawanna College and other area schools. The Losiccos,

FFS Students "Learn How to Learn"

Published: Friday, August 26, 2005 If there’s one high school class that can virtually guarantee success in college, it’s a study skills class. Unfortunately, not many high schools offer it. The Family Foundation School is an exception. Here, students who struggle with school or just want the extra help are able to confer with Annemarie Lohr and Camille Pepe twice a week and

Students Gear up for Fall Musical

Published: Friday, August 19, 2005 The Family Foundation School, known throughout the region for its professional caliber student productions, is gearing up for another one. Guys and Dolls, the wildly successful 1950s Broadway musical, will be performed on Friday evening, September 16 at the school. The performance is free and open to the public. A Saturday performance will highlight the