Greenacre Homes and School

Greenacre Homes and School is a comprehensive and innovative agency located in Sebastopol, California, dedicated to providing trauma-informed care for boys and young men aged 10 to 21. The core mission of Greenacre is to create a specialized environment that fosters healing from trauma and loss, stabilizes behaviors, and prepares youth for successful transitions to family-based care. Key offerings at Greenacre include a licensed short-term residential therapeutic program (STRTP), a year-round non-public school catering to students aged 6 to 22, and a vocational training program that equips students with essential life skills. The educational curriculum is designed to meet diverse learning needs, incorporating methodologies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy, and social skills development. Additionally, Greenacre emphasizes a strengths-based and culturally relevant approach, ensuring that each child's unique background and experiences are respected and integrated into their care. What sets Greenacre apart is its commitment to maintaining low student-teacher ratios, which allows for personalized attention and tailored educational experiences. The campus environment is designed to be nurturing and supportive, featuring specialized technology and resources that enhance learning. Greenacre also offers vocational training opportunities that prepare students for future employment, alongside summer programs that promote community integration and social engagement. This holistic approach ensures that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Plumfield Academy is a private non-public school located at 9360 Occidental Road in Sebastopol, California. It provides daytime academic instruction and therapeutic support to boys in grades K-12 who have IEPs and experience social, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges that affect their success in typical school settings. The school uses an individualized approach based on California Common Core Standards in small classes of 3-6 students. Its 5 Pillars program supports the development of social skills, responsibility, and respect within a calm, inclusive campus environment that includes enriched offerings in music, art, theater, technology, land stewardship, and athletics. Therapeutic staff include licensed therapists for individual, group, and family counseling, a speech and language pathologist, an occupational therapist, behavioral support specialists, and a social worker for case management and transition services. Placement is through referral from school districts or professionals for students with IEPs. There are no tuition fees charged to families; the school is funded primarily by referring districts as a certified non-public school. It operates as a day program only following the closure of its prior residential component.