Are you struggling with a good teen making bad choices?
We help you find quality and affordable therapeutic boarding schools.
Who we are:
Since 2001 we have educated families that are researching for the right residential treatment for their troubled teen. As parent advocates, we have been down this road with our own teen that needed placement and understand the importance this major emotional and financial decision.
Sue Scheff, the founder of P.U.R.E.™, recognized this need after her daughter was harmed in a teen-help program and her family was duped by misleading and false information online. After winning a lawsuit against these programs, she understands how parents can fall prey when they are desperate to find help. This is why she continues to advocate for parents with education, resources and wisdom. Her motto is, learn from her mistakes and gain from knowledge.
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Bringing Families Back Together
Since 2001, P.U.R.E.™ continues to educate families on residential treatment options for struggling teens.
Read our Teen Help Blog for ways to support your teenager.
Review our Parenting Books that have been recommended by experts, educators and parents.
Help for Young Adults
Internet Addiction
Teen Depression
Parent Help
Teen Help Choices
Adopted Teens (RAD)
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Smarts teens not working up to their potential?
Is your teen underachieving?
Good kids, bad choices?
Negative peer pressure influencing your teen?
How do you know you're choosing a safe program?
Helpful advice for researching quality teen help.
Are you at your wit’s end?
Concerned about negative program reviews?
Do you need teen help for any of the following issues?
A Parent’s True Story
After experiencing my good teen making some bad choices, I found myself surfing the internet until I was so confused and stressed that.. (read more).
Parenting Books
A list of parenting and teen books that have been selected by us (and other parents) to help families that are raising teens in these challeging times.
Free Consultations
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Books Written by Sue Scheff
Testimonials
I have used your resources extensively and have integrated your suggestions when looking at different school programs. Thank you for your interest and for the help you provide to those looking to make good decisions regarding our children.
I just watched a documentary on your organization and the wonderful and truly brave work you are doing to improve child protection laws in the USA. I just wanted to say that your program was a real inspiration and I am totally in awe of what you are trying to achieve in very difficult circumstances. God bless.
Professional References
As an educational psychologist I understand the difficulties parents face when deciding to choose the right therapeutic boarding school for their teen.
Since 2001, P.U.R.E.™ is a trusted service to help parents learn about resources and find the best placement for their teenager. I highly recommend their organization if you are considering residential treatment for your loved one.
I would like to take this opportunity to applaud your hard work, dedication and compassion regarding helping teens in crisis. Your determination has helped many families find the appropriate resources for their children. I will be happy to support your organization in every conceivable way.
As an attorney who practices criminal and juvenile law, I work to assist individuals, including teenagers and their families who are in trouble.
I am delighted to have been introduced to your company and its’ valuable and important work.