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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New Girls' Dorm Nearing Completion

Published: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 The new dormitory under construction on the FFS campus is on track for completion in June, according to Maintenance Supervisor Ed Anderson. The HVAC system is in, and installation of the plumbing and electrical systems is almost complete. Once the fixtures are in place, the construction crew will finish the interior work. The project has been handled

Three Comedies Highlight FFS Family Day

Published: Monday, March 23, 2009 The highlight of this year's Spring Family Day at FFS was the drama department's production of "Chagrin d'Amour: A Comedy in Three One-Act Plays." The Family Players performed the work Friday evening, March 20, for the Hancock community, and for parents the following afternoon. The three one-act comedies included "Here We Are" by Dorothy Parker, a

Family Singers Perform for PBS Fund Drive

Published: Monday, March 2, 2009 This year's Spring Pledge Drive for PBS station WMHT-TV in Albany, New York, included a performance by The Family Singers Mixed Chorus under the direction of FFS music director Paul Geer. The school was one of 14 high schools chosen to participate in the "Celebrate America" concert, which was recorded last October and aired during the March 1

Scoutmaster Hutchison Honored

Published: Monday, February 2, 2009 Bruce Hutchison, scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 174 at The Family Foundation School, has been named "Scoutmaster of the Year" by the Foothills District in New York. The award was presented by Trey Miller, Scout Executive for the Council, in a formal ceremony held at the school on January 14. Hutchison, himself an Eagle Scout, organized the FFS

Athletic Administrator Award to Musgrove

Published: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Bill Musgrove, FFS Athletic Director and head soccer coach, has been named Section IX winner of the 2008-2009 Athletic Administrator Award by the New York State Athletic Administrators Association. The selection committee cited Musgrove for his dedication and involvements with students in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties, and Section IX. The award