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Pennsylvania Boarding Schools
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Carson Long Military Academy
New Bloomfield, PA
tel: 717-582-2121 |
Carson Long Military Academy is an all-boys military school that is a member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools.
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Grier School
Tyrone, PA
Tel: (814)684-3000 |
The Grier School is a grades 7-12 boarding school for girls in Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853, the school's mission has always been to provide a well-rounded education in academics, athletics and the arts in a safe setting.
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George School
Newtown, PA
Tel: 215-579-6547 |
George School, a coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, was founded in 1893 by Quakers. The school maintains high academic standards in an atmosphere characterized by respect for the individual, honesty and cooperation...
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Westtown School
West Chester, PA
tel: 610-399-7900 |
Westtown School is a Coed Quaker college preparatory school. Westtown admits committed students whose goals are to lead and make a difference. If this sounds like your child, then come discover Westtown School.
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Hill School
Pottstown, PA
Tel: (610) 326-1000 |
Founded in 1851 as 'The Family Boarding School,' The Hill prepares students for excellence in college, careers, and life. Hill's liberal arts curriculum offers 25 Advanced Placement course options, honors classes, and independent studies.
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The Kiski School
Saltsburg, PA
Tel: 724-639-8035 |
One of America's oldest boys' boarding schools, Kiski enrolls young gentlemen from all over the world who wish to prepare for the rigors of the nation's best universities. Kiski's 360-acre campus overlooks the small town of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, only 30 miles east of Pittsburgh.
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The Perkiomen School
Pennsburg, PA
Tel: 215-679-9511 |
At Perkiomen 'students are inspired to risk being their best.' Our mission is carried out through a residential program that teaches students the importance of being a valuable member of a close-knit community, an academic program that provides access to 23 AP courses.
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Carson Long Military Academy
New Bloomfield, PA
Tel: 717-582-2121 |
Carson Long Military Institute is the oldest boarding school with military training in the United States. Carson Long emphasis is placed upon providing a preparatory education that positions the majority of graduating students to pursue a post graduate (college) career.
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Pennsylvania State Directory of Teen & Family Support
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| Parenting Guide to Teen Help |
| Implement a strict behavior management program in your home |
| Try using behavior contracts with your teen |
| Consider professional counseling and therapy |
| Residential treatment is an option for teens that need more intensive therapy |
| Boot Camps, boarding schools, or Wilderness Camps offer a very highly structured environment that focuses primarily on discipline |
| Hospitalization or Jail is the measure of last resort. Consider using these options if your teen has demonstrated that he is a danger to himself or to others |
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Looking for Clinical Boarding School in Pennsylvania? If your family life is in chaos then these programs listed can help combine the strength of a robust, college preparatory curriculum for a coed, high school aged student body with the holistic support of full time professional clinical services, extensive recreational and experiential activity programs, and a comprehensive student life experience. Students typically come to the school seeking a supportive environment while minimizing the effects of negative behaviors or influences that may have beset them in the home community.
The schools provide professional and experienced counselors, teachers, trainers who all are dedicated for helping their unmotivated teens.
Boarding School plays a major role in the treatment of troubled kids.
To see a list of boarding schools in Pennsylvania click Here.
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CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program of Pennsylvania
1-800-986-KIDS
1-800-451-5886 TTY/TDD
Pennsylvania's program that provides health insurance to all uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. No family makes too much money for CHIP because there is NO INCOME LIMIT. Families with incomes above the free CHIP limits will pay low monthly premiums and co-pays for some services. |
Drug Free Pennsylvania
717-232-0300
Fighting substance abuse through the media and the workplace. |
Kids Together, Inc.
Information and resources for children and adults with disabilities. |
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
717-728-9740
1-800-692-7445
1-888-772-7227 24 Hour
Works with its statewide network of rape crisis centers to provide quality services to victims /survivors of sexual violence, and to create public awareness and prevention education. Visit Abuse: Sexual and Teen Dating Violence. |
Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy
717-236-8110
1-800-692-7443
Information, referrals, and technical assistance to people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Association
1-800-990-3300
Education, advocacy, support. |
Pittsburgh Coalition Against Pornography
412-281-4565
Calls for the enforcement of existing obscenity laws, raises public awareness about the dangerous effects of hard-core pornography, and facilitates the passage of new obscenity legislation when necessary. |
Stop It Now! Philadelphia
215-701-1560
Prevention programs and public awareness activities to help adults take responsibility for preventing the sexual abuse of children BEFORE a child is harmed. |
TAPLINK
215-256-0669
Support and resources for Pennsylvania adoptive parents and others who have a child with attachment issues. |
Covenant House Pennsylvania
215-923-8350
1-800-999-9999 24 Hour
Emergency shelter, services, and programs for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth under 21. |
HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Sites in Pennsylvania
HIV prevention and care services throughout Pennsylvania for individuals infected with and affected by HIV disease and for those at-risk for contracting HIV. Offers programs and resources to prevent disease and change high-risk behavior, as well as provide resources for sustaining preventative behavior and avoiding infection. Services provided include free counseling and testing, case management, housing assistance, access to medications, emergency medical care and education materials. |
Job Corps
1-800-733-5627
Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement. Visit Dropouts.
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Pregnancy support centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes in Pennsylvania
1-888-543-3243 |
Three Rivers Youth
412-766-2215
Services in Pittsburgh to abused, neglected, runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 12-21, and their families. |
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Bucks County Learning Disabilities Association
215-355-9601
Volunteer organization dedicated to helping all people with learning disabilities. |
Counseling and Therapy
Referrals to mental health professionals in your area. |
Education Law Center-PA
215-238-6970 Philadelphia
412-391-5225 Pittsburgh
Legal advocacy organization dedicated to insuring that all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education. Comprehensive education law publications. |
Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania
610-458-8193
Education, advocacy, and support. |
Milton Hershey School
717-520-2100
A residential school offering free education, housing, clothing, meals, medical/dental care, and recreational activities. Must be between 4 and 15 years of age at time of enrollment, at least average ability, and no behavior problems at school or home. Prospective families and children are invited to attend an Opportunity Fair in your area to learn more about the school. For more information on the Opportunity Fairs, call toll-free 1-800-322-3248. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs. |
Girard College
Private boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1-12, with no behavior problems. The school awards full scholarships to qualified boys and girls from homes without one or both parents and with demonstrated financial need. Children who live with a custodial caretaker such as a grandparent, relative, or foster parent or guardian are also eligible. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs. |
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