What types of services do you have?
Bradley's core services are comprised of a Residential Treatment Facility, Bradley School-based Support Services, and Therapeutic Foster Care. These programs provide services for children with mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Why do children come to Bradley?
Children are referred to Bradley because of our reputation for working successfully with children and adolescents suffering from severe psychological and emotional trauma.

How old are the children and what is their gender?
Generally, children are between six and 18 years old. Bradley provides services to both boys and girls.

How long do they stay?
The average length of stay in our Residential Treatment Facility 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.

Do they have contact with their families?
Yes. The goal of Bradley's Family Partners Program is to help families with children work together and stay together.

Do they receive educational services?
Yes. Bradley has a licensed, private academic program that is staffed by professional educators. The education program is also available to local school districts in support of their special education needs.

What happens when children leave?
Many of the children in residential care return home to their parents. Those who don’t return to their families often go on to live with foster families or in other community-based settings.

Is Bradley accredited? Is it regulated?
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.