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Welcome to Our Parents Page
ISAC is committed to helping parents become informed consumers of the growing troubled-teen industry.
Like every other business, programs are competing for your child and your money.
But since the industry is largely unregulated, no one is making sure these facilities are qualified and there may be a lot that program owners aren't telling you.
On this page, you'll find links to pages with information about contracts, accreditation, licensing, and more.