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Development of The Whole Child

We offer services and activities that enrich your child’s social, emotional and mental health well being. In our programs, we focus on increasing your child’s resiliency through self-esteem, positive self-image, cognitive skills, independence and self-control.
At TDP in rural Pennsylvania, we offer practical solutions & services to help your child get back on track in their school and in your community. Our approach covers four core areas of focus that are interrelated to four angles that will help reduce the behaviors of concern that you are having with your child.
We All Have Strengths and Weaknesses
Not all children are the same
You probably already know all children don’t fit the same “cookie cutter mold.” What works in helping one child’s behavior of concern may not affect another. That’s why at TDP, we establish a strategic Individualized Wellness Plan (IWP) for each of our youth.
This means that the degree each program will be integrated into your child’s schedule at TDP will directly depend on his/her needs.
For example, let’s say your child has issues with obesity and study habits – then we’ll stress our health/wellness and targeted tutoring components in their schedule. Or, maybe their entering the age where employment skills are going to play a large factor in their lives – then we’ll focus largely on Career/Vocation while still making room for our other programs in their daily schedule. After all their needs are assessed, every youth will be given a fully targeted and structured schedule of events.
Of course, parents are encouraged to participate when possible and your opinion will be heard.
An Individualized Wellness/Learning Plan
From start to finish, we care about your child’s needs
Upon entry into our program, your child will receive an individualized service plan that’s based on a thorough assessment of his/her past and present life issues. This service plan will include short and long-term objectives that will be met while your child is with us.
Our goal categories identified in your child’s Individualized Wellness Plan (IWP) will be:
- Family
- Legal
- Alcohol and drug use and abuse
- Mental Health/Behavioral/Interpersonal
- Medical/Health/Wellness
- Education/Vocation/Career Exploration/Entrepreneurship
- Recreation/Spirituality/Community Service
- Life Plan
When your child’s experience at Taylor Diversion Programs comes to a close, we’ve implemented several strategic components that will help ensure their continued success. We are committed to remaining a resource to you and your child long after the program is completed.
Contact us for more information (814) 316-5157.




Through our diversion programs, TDP provides experiences that give youth the opportunities they need to increase their chances for success and the necessary skills to better manage their risks through strength enhancement.
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Our Mission
TDP provides supportive prevention services for troubled youth and their families by using proven strategies in education, vocation, nature and wellness in order to create stronger, healthier communities.
Our Promise
As TDP grows, we will continue our commitment to exceed the expectations of the populations served; moreover, we will remain committed to treating every youth as family.
Multi-faceted Approach
TDP has created a unique, four-dimensional Prevention/Intervention program for youth:

Taylor Diversion Programs, Inc.© does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the employment or in the provision of services.
TDP is a 501(c)(3) organization, fully licensed by PA 3800 regulations to operate a residential independent living program. We also have a private licensed school, through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lighthouse Island Academy.