Phoenix Program

Like the mighty phoenix,
Once again I rise from the flames set to destroy me & take flight.
I am
Stronger
Glorious
Powerful
Victorious.

Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS

Here at KidsTLC we believe that children should be provided every possible opportunity to have one successful treatment experience. They find what they need to rise from the ashes of failure and despair in The Phoenix Program.

The majority of kids placed in this innovative and intensive program have been subjected to chronic trauma as a result of abuse, neglect or mental illness.  These kids have learned to cope with that trauma in ways that are defiant, dangerous and self-destructive.

Many of the kids in The Phoenix Program have already failed multiple placements in many facilities and are considered “treatment resistant”.  Few facilities or foster parents are willing to take the risk of caring for these kids again.

The KidsTLC Phoenix Program accepts these children and helps them produce successful results. Our program provides:

• Small, intimate therapeutic communities of six clients or fewer
• 1:3 staffing ratio for maximum safety and attention
• A licensed mental health professional who is located on the unit for therapy that is “in the moment” when needed
• A variety of therapies that include family and group therapy as well as recreation art and music therapy to reach each child in the most effective way possible.

The Phoenix Program provides a healthy, nurturing environment.  Our staff refuses to give up on these kids.  At KidsTLC we constantly encourage each child  to believe in themselves and believe in the possibility of getting better.