We take schoolwork seriously at Family First. While your teen receives mental health treatment, they won’t fall behind because they’ll have support from our academic team at every step of the way. Academics are a major focus of all our programs because we know how important a good education is to your teen’s future.
Schoolwork + mental health + support = success
Teens who struggle with their mental health aren’t always focused on their grades, often because they don’t have the energy to deal with them. When your son or daughter gets the support they need to take care of their mental health while learning how to be more engaged with their studies, they can succeed.
In collaboration with parents, schools, and our treatment team, Family First Adolescent Services academic advisors customize educational plans for each student. Plans are developed to meet our clients’ unique learning styles and circumstances.
Our team doesn’t just help teens stay on track; we help them get ahead. Preparing them for college, careers, and a future they’re excited to be part of.
Teen psychiatric care in Florida at Family First
High School Graduation Track
- Current high school and virtual school curriculum
- Hospital Homebound Program
- Home education curriculum
- Curriculum baseline assessments and skill-building
- Dual enrollment with Palm Beach State College*
- Florida Virtual School enrollment†
College Readiness Track
- ACT prep
- SAT prep
- PERT prep
- Scholarship research
- Common application and essay writing assistance
- FAFSA application assistance
Career Readiness Track
- Career explorations course
- Florida Shines website enrollment and assignments
- ASVAB test preparation
- Resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Mock interview with an academic case manager
Meetings with military recruitment officers can be arranged when applicable.
Personal Development Track
- Personal adjustment course: Taught by one of our Family First certified mental health counselors, this course covers major components of personal growth.
- Individual development project: A self-reflection activity encompassing expressing oneself through art, identifying values, building self-esteem, and goal setting.
Professional Development Track
- EdX
- Coursera (course fees required)
- Udacity
Students have the option to select online courses in a variety of subject areas, including but not limited to business management, computer science, data and statistics, engineering, entrepreneurship, humanities, and second language learning.
Executive Skills Development Track
Based on the book “The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success” by Peg Dawson, Ed.D., and Richard Guare, Ph.D., this track encompasses activities such as identifying executive function strengths and weaknesses, environmental modifications, and creating an action plan to overcome areas of weakness.Specialized support for every need
Every teen we help has different skills and strengths. We provide academic support that helps them build on what they’re good at while helping where they need improvement.
Boys residential program
The Nest program
Pinnacle Day Program
Meet the team
Help your teen stay on track at Family First
Your teen doesn’t have to fall behind when they get the help they need. If you would like to learn more about how we support academic achievement at Family First, you can contact us by calling 888.904.5947 or reaching out to us online.