The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) website serves as a resource of information about our organization and the members it serves.

	About NATSAP Provides information about our organization, our role in placements and what our requirements are for membership
	MEMBER RESOURCES Provides resources to benefit our members
	NATSAP PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE Provides the complete detail of NATSAP's Principles of Good Practice.
	PARENT RESOURCES Provides helpful information, articles and assistance to support parents in finding help for your son or daughter.
	REFERRING PROFESSIONALS Provides information on how NATSAP can serve you as you seek solutions for young people in need
	RESEARCH A cornerstone of effective programming and advocacy. View NATSAP's commitment to research as well as connections to outcome studies.
	NEWS AND MEDIA Provides news about NATSAP and our members and provides qualified members of the news media with NATSAP primary contacts and other important information
	JOURNAL OF THERAPEUTIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (JTSP) A professional publication of articles
	PROGRAM DIRECTORY Provides an on-line copy of the NATSAP Directory of our Member schools and programs where you will find many alternatives available.
	PROGRAM DIRECTORY ORDER FORM Provides instruction on how to receive a hard copy of our directory.
	HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER Provides details and application information on becoming a member of NATSAP.
	CONFERENCES Provides information on the NATSAP Annual and Regional Conferences.
	JOB SEARCH Provides information on job opportunities within our member programs and schools

Our members include therapeutic schools, residential treatment programs, wilderness programs, outdoor therapeutic programs, young adult programs and home-based residential programs working with troubled teens and troubled adolescents. All are working through NATSAP to make sure our industry provides the highest quality services to the young people and families they serve.

VISION

Our vision is a nation of healthy children. We are the voice inspiring, nurturing, and advancing the courageous work of our schools and programs.

MISSION

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs serves as an advocate and resource for innovative organizations which devote themselves to society's need for the effective care and education of struggling young people and their families