Personalized Care for Recovery
ADNJ Youth & Family Services operates a licensed therapeutic residential program designed to support youth ages 12 to 18 who are unable to remain safely in their homes due to emotional, behavioral, or environmental challenges. The program provides short- and long-term residential care in a structured, trauma-informed setting that emphasizes stability, safety, and growth.
While emergency placements may be accepted when clinically appropriate, the program does not function as a temporary shelter. Residents receive 24-hour supervision, individualized therapeutic interventions, and skills development aimed at fostering emotional regulation, accountability, and independence.
Our central goal is to promote stabilization, family reunification, or successful transition to a permanent and supportive placement. Each youth participates in a daily routine that blends therapeutic services, education, and life skills training. A point-based behavioral management system encourages accountability, reinforces positive choices, and provides consistent feedback to support personal growth.
population served
ADNJ Youth & Family Services serves youth ages 12–18 who may be experiencing.
Emotional or behavioral health challenges
Histories of trauma, neglect, or abuse
Substance use or co-occurring disorders
Challenges reintegrating from juvenile justice or psychiatric placements
Pregnancy or other special circumstances
Youth who enter the program before turning 18 may remain up to age 19 while awaiting appropriate placement or transition
Resident Needs served
Our program supports youth presenting with:
- Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health diagnoses
- Behavioral challenges such as defiance or self-harming behaviors
- Histories of abuse or neglect
- Substance use or trauma-related behaviors
- Difficulty adapting to traditional family or foster care placements
services provided
We provide integrated, trauma-informed services that support each youth’s well-being, growth, and successful transition.
Mental Health Services
- Individual and group therapy
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
- Trauma recovery and resilience support
Health Services
- Coordinated medical, dental, vision care
- On-call healthcare access
- Health education and wellness support
Educational Support
- School enrollment support
- Tutoring and academic support
- GED prep and vocational readiness
Life Skills Development
- Essential life skills (cooking, budgeting)
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Decision-making and time management
Advocacy and Legal Support
- Court and IEP participation
- Coordination with DSS and guardians
- Benefits and legal system navigation
therapeutic framework
Programming integrates the following evidence-based models.
trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy
(TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
(DBT)
These approaches guide individualized treatment planning and daily interventions to address trauma, emotional regulation, and behavioral stabilization.