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School District Partnerships: How Gettysburg Area School District Works with Hoffman Homes
Hoffman Homes partners with Gettysburg Area School District to provide therapeutic education services for community students, with clear referral pathways and successful transition outcomes for students ages 3 through 12th grade.
ArticleRead postRecognizing Trauma Symptoms in Youth: A Guide for Adams County Parents and Educators
Trauma in youth often looks like defiance, withdrawal, or sudden behavior changes. Hoffman Homes helps Adams County parents and educators recognize the signs and understand when and how to seek the right level of support.
October 5, 20267 min read
ArticleRead postUnderstanding Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs): What Families Need to Know
Learn what a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is, how it works, and when it's the right level of care for youth facing complex mental health needs.
September 17, 20264 min read
ArticleRead postThe Hoffman Homes Legacy: 115 Years of Service in Littlestown and Adams County
For over a century, Hoffman Homes has served individuals and families across Pennsylvania—from a 192-acre farm gifted by George and Agnes Hoffman in 1910 to a modern behavioral health provider rooted in compassion, stability, and community trust.
September 17, 20267 min read
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