Homeward Bound

"When my wife and I were preparing to bring our son, then 17, home from therapeutic boarding school, we wanted some professional guidance to help us reintegrate as a family and to learn to live together again. Our educational consultant enthusiastically recommended Bryan Zitzman of Homeward Bound. We are delighted to have found Bryan. He came to our home for several days to work with us immediately after our son returned home, And, for approximately six months thereafter, my wife and I consulted with Bryan on a weekly basis by phone, reporting on how things were going and strategizing better ways for handling the conflicts that arose. We drew great comfort and perspective from Bryan's compassion, insight, and experience with other families. Our son is now thriving, having just completed his first year in college with a B+ average, and we, as a family, have never been happier. Bryan helped us through a challenging transition, teaching us parenting principles that continue to serve us well. Bryan understands on a visceral level what families experience and what they need when a child comes home from therapeutic boarding school."

"Sending a child away from home for treatment is a difficult decision. The program did a great job while our son was away. When it came time to transition home we weren't sure where to turn for support. Our relationship with the program wrapped up quickly. Our team at home had missed all of the progress/events that occurred while our son was away. We were fortunate to find Homeward Bound. We had great transition support. The advice was some of the best we have received in the course of a very long journey. The support continues long after returning home. Homeward Bound's team has been most impactful. I have changed and am a more effective parent. Our son is applying to college. The transition home is such an important and challenging time. Homeward Bound made it work for us!"

"I have been in this field now for over 16 years and have worked with thousands of families from around the world. I always knew there was a huge gap of services from the structured environment of a treatment center to coming home. Homeward Bound has solved that gap and does an amazing job at helping families stay on that path to success and keep the momentum they started while in the coaching. They give the family a person who is a motivator, who encourages, and who keeps everybody accountable to their own goals which creates the synergy needed upon the return home."

"As a vendor to Homeward Bound, we speak to many of the professionals at Homeward Bound regularly including the front office, back office and support groups. All great organizations have a culture of caring, compassion and dedication, Homeward Bound is no exception. Look no further than the culture the Thayne Family has created in Homeward Bound and you'll understand why they are so successful and such a delight to work with in every aspect. It's just a great group of people doing what they love to do and it shows."

"I may be slightly biased because I have worked with Homeward Bound for the past 5 years. That being said, I have never seen a team of people that are more focused on the outcomes rather than motivated by increased profit. It has truly been incredible to see the changes that can happen within a family that works with Homeward Bound. The Parent Coaches are the real deal and some of the best in the industry. Give them a call and hear more about what services they can offer to help create that lasting change within your family."