Bradley's core services are comprised of Residential Treatment Facilities, School-based Support Services, Supervised Independent Living, and Therapeutic Foster Care. These programs provide services for children with mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Children are referred to Bradley because of our reputation for working successfully with children and adolescents suffering from severe psychological and emotional trauma.
Generally, children are between six and 18 years old. Bradley provides services to both boys and girls.
The average length of stay in one of our Residential Treatment Facilities is eight to 10 months, but this varies depending upon individual needs. During their stay, children are served by teams of qualified mental health and child development professionals, including board-certified psychiatrists.
Yes. The goal of Bradley's Family Partners Program is to help families with children work together and stay together.
Yes. Bradley has three licensed, private academic programs in each Residential Treatment Facility that are staffed by professional educators. The education programs are also available to local school districts in support of their special education needs.
Many of the children in residential care return home to their biological parents. Those who don’t return to their families often go on to live with foster families or in other community-based settings.
Bradley is accredited and regulated.
Bradley is accredited nationally by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) Office of Mental Health and Office of Children, Youth and Families. Policies and procedures reflect the high standards of state and federal laws and regulations.
