Founded in 1883, Northwood Children’s Services has provided a brighter future for thousands of children. Its tradition of compassionate service has made Northwood the “program of choice” for the care and treatment of children with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.

Northwood Children’s Services is a private, not for profit, tax exempt agency that provides professional care, education, and treatment for boys and girls with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. Northwood offers residential and day treatment, diagnostic and assessment services, family mental health services, and therapeutic foster care. Children in treatment at Northwood attend school at the Merritt Creek Academy (located on our West Campus) and Chester Creek Academy (located on our Main Campus). Special Education teachers from our local school district complement our staff.

A continuum of quality programs is offered to meet the unique needs of children of different ages, capacities, races, and creeds. We are dedicated to achieving excellence, and will use our knowledge and resources to advocate, enrich, and empower the lives of children and families. Our vision is to be a complete children and family service agency providing an array of programs that are family focused and serve to strengthen, preserve, and reunite families.