Welcome to New Haven Youth & Family Services.

New Haven has been effectively working with youth and their families since 1967. Most of the young men who enter our program are between the ages of 12 – 17. Most have either a mental health condition or a family conflict which contributed to their failure to function effectively within their families and/or within their school environment. We understand the difficulties that lead to placing a child into a treatment program and recognize the hope and relief that parents or caretakers are needing. You can be assured that our services and trained staff provide the best possible care and support for young men, allowing them to again become healthy and productive members of communities..

Our mission relays our belief and goal of building positive futures for youth, their families, and our communities. Every resource in our organization is directed towards that goal. We believe that these young men have the ability, but for one reason or another have lost or are unable to get in touch with the desire to lead productive lives. We know this of unrealized potential - it affects us all. It is New Haven’s goal to address these problems and offer both the environment and the programs to build anew.

Most young men stay an average of one-year. During that time they will work through varying phases of our therapeutic programs, complete/continue their high school education, and receive vocational skills. Relationships developed during their stay assist them in defining and developing appropriate skills and behaviors.

Our logo depicts the holding of two hands in a home, symbolizing the healing power of the therapeutic relationship between an adult and child. We believe that teaching a child comes by invitation, and only after a trusting relationship has been formed. Our logo reminds each of us at New Haven of the positive impact we can have on the lives of our youth once a relationship of respect and positive regard is developed.

New Haven is licensed by the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

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