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Kathy’s House2026-08-10T13:38:15+00:00
Males ages 10–20 · Court-Appointed Residential

Kathys House

Long-Term Therapeutic Healing. Empathy Development. Restorative Accountability.

A safe, trauma-informed home for deliberate healing.

Kathys House is a highly structured, long-term residential program on our peaceful 12-acre campus in Ebensburg, PA. We provide a safe, trauma-informed home environment specifically designed to help dependent and delinquent youth navigate a deliberate, transformative healing process.

  • DHS Chapter 3800 Licensed
  • Fully PREA Compliant

  • Males ages 10–20

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Core Pillars of Care

Our specialized therapeutic environment focuses on five essential program lines.

Evidence-Based Clinical Frameworks

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC/TRC) across intensive group and individual counseling sessions.

Boundary & Relational Growth

Clinical milestones targeted using standardized tools (JSSOTR, MPRS, CAFAS, Beck Inventory) to build empathy, perspective-taking, and healthy personal boundaries.

Academic Remediation

Coordinated school placement, individualized tutoring, credit recovery, and clear high school diploma tracks.

Restorative Justice & Skills

Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) models alongside life skills preparation, vocational guidance, and job readiness training.

Family Alignment

Rebuilding systemic family support networks through structured therapy sessions focused on clinical clarification and safe long-term permanency planning.

Admission Requirements & Guidelines

Who We Can Serve

  • Males ages 10-20 who are either adjudicated, dependent or delinquent.

  • Individuals with varying intellectual abilities.

  • Children with sexualized history or behaviors

  • Youth with extraordinary medical needs

We Cannot Accept

  • Active chemical dependency

  • Severe physical safety risks to self/others that exceed a staff-secure setting

  • Firesetting/arson convictions

3-Step Court-Appointed Referral Process

Agency Authorization

Placements are court-appointed and must be officially initiated by County Children and Youth Services (CYS) or a Juvenile Probation Department.

Check Bed Availability

Call our coordinator directly at
(814) 472-7874 to check availability and discuss fit.

Submit Referral Packet

Securely transmit court orders, psychological evaluations, school transcripts, and medical records for final clinical intake review.

Main office line: (814) 472-7874 | After hours: for urgent evening/weekend updates or placement, securely submit records via our online Contact Us form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does placement last?2026-07-31T14:30:01+00:00

Placement timelines depend on a multitude of factors including treatment progress, family dynamics and community safety.

Do youth continue their education during placement?2026-07-31T14:12:20+00:00

Yes. Academic placement is based on several conditions such as court orders, community safety and input from counties, families and facility representatives.

How are referrals initiated?2026-07-14T20:01:20+00:00

Placements are court-appointed and must be initiated by a County Children and Youth Services (CYS) representative or a Juvenile Probation Department. Call (814) 472-7874 to begin.

Is Kathys House a locked facility?2026-08-07T17:54:48+00:00

Kathys House is a staff-secure (not locked) community-based residential facility. Safety is maintained through structure, supervision, and trained staff rather than physical confinement.

Who is eligible for placement at Kathys House?2026-08-07T17:54:54+00:00

Our residential program serves males aged 10 to 20 who require highly structured, long-term therapeutic care focused on trauma resolution, clinical accountability, and healthy relational boundaries.

Discuss a placement
with our team.

Our intake specialists can help determine whether Kathys House is the right fit for the youth you serve.

Discuss a placement
with our team.

Our intake specialists can help determine whether Kathy’s House is the right fit for the youth you serve.

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A community-based non-profit helping at-risk youth develop and live a healthy lifestyle since 1977. Licensed by PA DHS under Chapter 3800 regulations. PREA compliant.

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  • 150 Sanborn Lane, ​Ebensburg, PA 15931

  • P.O. Box 878, Ebensburg, PA 15931

  • Main Office: ​814.472.7874

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