NATSAP Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2024! 
As a parent, we realize that this is likely a stressful and difficult time for you. We hope the information you find on the NATSAP website lead you to find help for your son or daughter. Matching the needs of your child to the particular services of a program is one of the most important decisions you will ever make on behalf of your child.
NATSAP'S ROLE
NATSAP is not a referral or placement agency. We are a volunteer membership organization supporting professionals and programs in their efforts to help troubled young people.
ABOUT NATSAP MEMBERS
Various types of programs have evolved over the past decade to serve the growing needs and numbers of struggling young people. NATSAP and its members have been working with state legislatures to ensure the appropriate licensure and regulation of programs and schools that serve children and adolescents.
We at NATSAP encourage you to look over our Ethical Principles and Principles of Good Practice to help you develop what your expectations should be regarding service delivery from any program.
RESOURCES
SELECTING THE "RIGHT" SCHOOL/PROGRAM
Determining the “right” choice to meet your child’s needs
NATSAP PROGRAM DEFINITIONS
Provides the definitions of the different types of schools and programs that are members of NATSAP
PROGRAM DIRECTORY
Online copy of the NATSAP Directory of Member Programs
QUESTIONS TO ASK
Before Making A Final Placement Selection
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
A list of professional organizations whose members can assist you in finding the “right” choice for your child
FINANCIAL OPTIONS
A variety of fund-raising, granting organizations that offer partial or full scholarships to families in need