Residential Group Homes

Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is a leader in the treatment and care of troubled boys and girls throughout Michigan through its development of programs to meet the ever-changing needs of these children and their families. Our phone number is (906) 249-5437.

If you need information for youth referral services please visit the Referral page.

Teaching Family Homes takes pride in being a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliant organization. You can access our PREA policy and Procedures via the PREA page.

If you need information on the Wellness Policy please visit the wellness policy page.

Programs:
Teaching Family Homes offers a continuum of care through its variety of cutting-edge programs to help children, families and other child-care providers. Below is a list of these programs.

Located in Harvey/Marquette Michigan:

South Bluff is a staff secure mental health behavior stabilization programs providing intensive, specialized care for youth with chronic patterns of emotional and behavioral impairment. This home has a low staff to youth ratio with each home able to serve up to 8 boys and girls, ages 5-17 years. Treatment is provided through the Teaching Family Model, individual, and group therapy. On-site school is available for youth that need a more specialized classroom environment. The overall goal is provide youth with skills that will assist them in integrating back into their families, community and the public school system.

Cedar Creek is a general residential home, serving up to 8 youth, aged 5–17 years. Treatment is provided through the Teaching Family model, individual, and group therapy. Public and on-site schooling options are available depending on youth needs. For youth 14 or older there is an emphasis on independent living skills. The overall goal is to provide youth with skills that will assist them in integrating back into their families, community and the public school system.

Located in Newberry Michigan:

Lakes Area is a mental health behavior stabilization program that specializes in intensive delinquency issues with boys ages 12-17. This program provides a staff secure environment, with a low staff to youth ratio, and the home is equipped with security cameras. Treatment is provided through the Teaching Family Model, individual, and group therapy. On-site schooling is provided. Community engagement and independent living skills are important aspects of this program. The overall goal is provide youth with skills that will assist them in integrating back into their families, community and the public school system.

Please contact us for further information.
(906) 249-5437