Creative Alternatives, INC. is a nonprofit organization based in the Central Valley of California that has been serving youth since 1976. They deliver comprehensive therapeutic services in a nurturing environment to youth and young adults, offering Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) homes for youth with specialty mental health needs, placement of children in private foster homes, and running non-public schools. Their programs are individualized to meet the needs of each child, providing quality youth services from professionals who care.
With a focus on providing an alternative to the institutionalization of children, Creative Alternatives aims to strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence. They are accredited by CARF, recognized by the Department of Education, and hold associations with ACS WASC and the California Department of Social Services. Through their Grace Bishop Memorial Fund, they accept donations to support emancipating youth, ensuring that all funds go directly towards this cause.
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