Q: What types of children are served by Tri-State Youth Academy?
A: TSYA serves male youth who are in custody of the County Department of Children Services, due to abuse or neglect, and male youth that have been committed to the Department of Youth Services. The majority of the children have experienced situations within the judicial system. However, please keep in mind that these children are severely disadvantaged. They come from broken, dysfunctional homes where they have experienced abuse and/ or neglect. They have received little or no parental support, supervision or structure. They have not been provided the opportunity to witness positive role models within their environment.
Q: How long do the children reside in the program?
A: Tri-State's program consists of a progressive, individualized treatment plan that generally requires six to 18 months for successful completion.
Q: What is the process for placing a child at TSYA?
A: Children first are put in the custody of the Department of Youth Services or County Department of Children's Services for placement. Assessment is completed to determine the best placement for the child. If the child is deemed appropriate for admission to TSYA, based on the admission criteria, the respective department assigns placement.
Q: Are the children who are admitted to TSYA just from the state of Ohio?
A: No. TSYA accepts children from all states.
Q: When was TSYA established and why?
A: TSYA was established as a treatment-oriented child caring program in 2006. The purpose of the program is to provide disadvantaged youth the opportunity for a “second chance”. A second chance to learn from their mistakes and to grow in a nurturing environment.
Q: What education services are provided?
A: TSYA provides an on-site educational program tailored to meet the needs of each student. This program consists of intense teacher-student interaction and special education opportunities.
Q: What is the purpose of Tri-State Youth Academy's long-term treatment program?
A: The purpose is to help our children recognize and then change those attitudes and behaviors that contributed to their placement in our program. We strive to build positive self-esteem and develop the skills necessary to deal with their problems in an effective, efficient manner.
