Family Foundation School
Hancock, NY

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Standing ready to help...

Dear Colleagues,

We have heard of the scheduled closing of several Aspen schools and programs and know our colleagues in these programs are committed to serving the students and families in their care. Any closing is a sad day as it interrupts the progress of the students in the program and diminishes the choices parents have. The Family Foundation School and our college transition program The Bridge may be able to help those students and families who need to finish the academic and therapeutic work that was begun in other programs. We may be especially helpful to parents and students who are anxious about "starting over" at a new school.

As you know, The Family Foundation School has made many changes. Recent examples include enhanced therapeutic support, individualized service planning, single gender family units, more contact with parents, including weekly therapist facilitated contact and expansion of our sports, extra-curricular and recreational/experiential activities.

Our success over the last thirty+ years has depended on our ability to change and innovate. We are committed to helping our students learn to meet unexpected challenges and to make the necessary changes in their lives to get through their turbulent adolescent years. We, of course, model that in our own personal and professional lives as well.

Please contact me or Iris Maclean if you would like to discuss the needs of any students at the schools or programs that are scheduled to close. We will do what we can to help.

Best regards,
Jeff