Programs

The School • Substitute/Foster Care • Public School-Based Services ("Backpack")

The School

Laraway School is a highly structured educational and therapeutic environment designed for students who require alternative learning methods beyond those offered in mainstream education. Laraway serves students from grades 4 through 12 offering group and individual instruction across all subject areas, and blending a *therapeutic milieu” with behavior management. Individual and group counseling is available and incorporated through Art exploration and Outdoor Education. Read more...

Substitute/Foster Care

Moving between multiple foster and residential placements can create uncertainty for a young person. Our case managers play a key role in helping kids trust again by getting to know the child, gathering information, and finding the most appropriate match for a foster home. Our clinical team reviews files to insure all his or her needs can be met in the program. Cooking, hiking or fishing with a mentor provides the chance to spend time in community settings to work on treatment goals such as social skills or anger management, and to have some fun. Read more...

Public School-Based Services ("Backpack")

Laraway’s Backpack Program, a school-based intervention program serves students who are experiencing difficulty accessing educational services due to behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health issues. The primary goal of the program is to provide therapeutic treatment in order to allow students the opportunity for success within the public school setting. The program is strength-based and built on a model of positive behavioral support. The program is flexible, individualized and utilizes the knowledge and support of the student’s educational team and family while designing and implementing a treatment plan to enhance available services. Read more...