Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst

Maryhurst provides intensive treatment in residential settings for girls who have severe emotional trauma and destructive behaviors. Residential treatment, an on-campus school, treatment-oriented foster care, and supervised transitional living are available. Special education services are provided based on students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

• Population Served: Girls ages 12 through 18 (grades six through twelve)
• Specific Characteristics: Residential students with behavioral disorders as a result of severe emotional and physical trauma and abuse. Residents may have emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities.
• Maximum Enrollment: 70
• Average Length of Stay: 6 to 12 months
• The Maryhurst yearly calendar coincides with the JCPS calendar and includes a summer program.
• General Educational Development (GED) Program available

Referral Process
About 95 percent of residents are referred by the Cabinet for Families and Children. Maryhurst also accommodates private placements and placements from other states.