“The teamwork and communication at Waterfall Canyon across school, therapist and the home environment is outstanding!  Consistency for our son is very important and this consistency across all settings has been a huge factor in our son’s success. Also the team has always been very responsive to our concerns and suggestions as parents and are always willing to tweak our sons program as needed.  It is truly an individualized plan and our son has benefited greatly!  He especially likes rooming with other guys, learning how to be a good roommate. The support and programming was so well thought out and implemented.
He likes that progress was easily measured and so do we.”

“After years of struggle, we were finally guided to a remarkable program that understands the unique challenges that come with various exceptionalities and more importantly, the many gifts that accompany the children and young adults who they serve. The staff and professionals became a part of our daughter’s team and supported her for every step forward, and stood alongside her each time she took a step back.”

“Our daughter has worked through the levels in the program and is emerging a stronger more confident young woman. Our time with WCA has been a gift and we possess a keen sense of optimism as our daughter moves towards a life of independence and fulfilment she could not have attained before her experiences at WCA.”

“WCA was the right choice for my son.  When he entered WCA in the fall of 2008 he was angry, depressed and dependent.  He was 15 years old and his world was falling apart. Over the next 2 years he made amazing progress in all three of these areas. Finally, it was determined that it was time to graduate from WCA and transition home.  My son left WCA in the fall of 2010. His life, as well as the life of my family, has forever changed for the better because of WCA and for that I will always be very grateful.”

“The search for a school for my struggling teen lasted years. Being a parent and professional educator raised the bar high until I found Waterfall Canyon. My search for a place with state-of-the-art therapy; teachers who are skilled in working with learning issues with love; a program that serves a teen’s need for hands-on learning and community connection; and a real “down-home” family environment in which relationship is crucial to growth and development. But most important of all, my 16 year old really likes school and working on her issues. What’s more, they really like parents to visit and be involved! I never believed this could happen.”  

“Waterfall Canyon gets it all right: Behavioral, Emotional, Educational and Medication management.  It is a gut-wrenching feeling to send your child far away from home. Waterfall Canyon understands the emotional decision that the parents have to make. They know we are not giving up as parents. Exactly the opposite, we want to save and reclaim our children. WCA uses a holistic approach to treat all aspects of your child’s life. Some schools and programs are good at special education, some are good at behavioral therapy, some handle psychiatric problems well and some treat children with loving care.”

“After visiting other therapeutic programs it was very easy to see that one of the greatest differences about WCA is that our child lives in a loving HOME setting as a member of a FAMILY!  Our daughter has been part of the WCA program for a year and we are talking about transition plans for her return to our home.  Thanks to the efforts of every member of the WCA staff we are looking forward to her return with great hope!”

“Our daughter had been kept at home for years due to repeated problems in schools.  She had become depressed due to her isolation and had not achieved any educational goals.  This led to poor relations between our family members due to her unwillingness to take steps towards a more productive future.  She was 17 years old and had no education to speak of and more diagnosis than seemed plausible.  Prior to entering Waterfall Canyon, we were told that if she worked hard, she could complete her entire high school education in two years as well as completing the social program.  The staff was amazing, and truly cared about educating her, as well as keeping her excited and positive about learning.  She recently graduated with her high school diploma and completed the social program as well.  Now, she has entered an independent living program where she is doing so well that they are telling us that she will be able to live independently within the year and that she is performing extremely well at her 15 hours per week job.  She is currently looking for work with more responsibility and may enroll in a class at the local junior college in the fall.”