Therapeutic Day Programs
Helping Children Build Confidence, Social Skills, and Emotional Success
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build healthy relationships. For some children, traditional after-school or community programs may not provide the structure and support they need to succeed.
NCYF's Therapeutic Day Programs (TDP) offer a safe, structured environment where children and adolescents can strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral skills while participating in engaging activities alongside supportive peers and experienced professionals.
Is a Therapeutic Day Program Right for Your Child?
Our programs may be a good fit if your child:
- Has difficulty making or maintaining friendships
- Struggles with emotional regulation or managing behavior
- Experiences anxiety, low self-esteem, or social isolation
- Needs additional support developing communication and coping skills
- Benefits from structured routines and positive peer interactions
- Could use extra support outside of school and home
Every child is unique, and our team works closely with families to determine whether a Therapeutic Day Program is the right level of support.
What to Expect
Our year-round programs provide a welcoming, therapeutic environment where children can practice new skills in real-life situations while having fun and building confidence.
Program highlights include:
- A safe, structured, and supportive setting
- Individualized goals based on your child's strengths and needs
- Activities designed to build social, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Opportunities to increase confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
- Positive peer interactions in a therapeutic setting
- A team approach that supports each child's progress
Programs operate throughout the year, including school vacations and summer months, helping children maintain routines and continue building skills year-round.
Additional Program Benefits
To help families participate with ease, our programs include:
- Transportation to and from program activities
- Admission fees for scheduled community activities
- Most snacks provided during program hours
- A consistent therapeutic environment led by experienced professionals
Please contact us to learn about the ways we can support you and your child.
TDP Brochure
A small sample of the activities your child would experience in our program:
- Volunteering opportunities (e.g. Dakin Animal Shelter, Open Pantry)
- Music and drama therapy
- Monthly family events
- Weekly educational groups
- Assistance with homeworkcon
- Arts and crafts
- Game night
- Physical activities (hiking, canoeing, apple picking)
- Day trips and excursions (beaches, amusement parks, whale watching, Howe Caverns)
