Sequel Youth and Family Services

Lawmakers and advocates for youth who have survived traumatic experiences in congregate care facilities say legislation is forthcoming.

Two senators have launched a new inquiry into four major operators of youth residential treatment programs that have been the subject of recent reports of abusive treatment.

The placement of youth in congregate care settings, including foster youth, faced criticism and a push for greater oversight this year.

A New Mexico residential facility for youth run by the for-profit Sequel Youth & Family Services will close following findings that staff physically abused children and failed to provide a “humane” environment.

A recently released report calls on the federal government to better regulate for-profit residential treatment programs for youth.

The for-profit Sequel Youth & Family Services faces regulatory and legal complaints for its management of residential care facilities for teens.

Growing cries to crack down on abusive practices in residential treatment programs for children have reached members of Congress.

A $50 million lawsuit filed in federal court against the for-profit treatment facility where 16-year-old foster youth Cornelius Frederick was killed by staff alleges violations of the teenager’s constitutional rights.

More than 130 children have been brought back to California and counties now have more than $100 million to develop in-state, locally based programs.