Admissions Criteria

Applicant Profile

Youth For Tomorrow has served boys and girls from more than 27 political jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia, plus the District of Columbia and Maryland and as far away as South Carolina, New York, Texas, California, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Children are referred to YFT by concerned family members, social workers, probation officers, foster care/family services officials or juvenile court authorities.  Most residents participate in the YFT program from 9-12 months.  However, any resident may be accommodated for shorter or longer periods of residency.  Referrals for placement to YFT usually demonstrate one or, quite typically, a combination of the following presenting issues and/or characteristics:

Target Population Served

Youth For Tomorrow is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with Standards For Licensed Children's Residential Facilities under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Education. Youth For Tomorrow is licensed to serve males and females, ages 11-17 in its standard program and currently has a capacity for 94 residents. The Youth For Tomorrow state accredited School is licensed and certified to serve emotionally and learning disabled.