State-Funded Teen Help

In the U.S., there are a number of state-funded programs teenagers can be enrolled in to help them with a multitude of problems whether the teen is dealing with disabilities or educational, disciplinary or social issues.

  1. Disabled Teens

    • The federal government offers Social Security assistance for handicapped teenagers. The payments are administered through the teenager's parent or guardian. Many states offer after-school programs for disabled teenagers to facilitate socializing and physical activity.

    Mental Health

    • Many schools in the U.S. have guidance counselors which can meet with students to discuss a variety of issues, including social or disciplinary problems. Some county governments also offer the services of mental health professionals to residents. Payment is sometimes a sliding rate based on family income.

    Boot Camp

    • Juvenile boot camp is an option some local governments provide for teenagers having severe disciplinary problems. Lasting a few weeks, boot camps teach adherence to rules with its strict regimen of activities.

    • Raising a teenager would seem to be easier than tending to the needs of a mewling infant; however, this isn’t always the case. Yes, a teen can feed himself and he doesn’t require pesky diaper changes, but he can also argue. If you have a
    • Disciplinary camps for boys give troubled and at-risk boys the push they need to turn their lives around before making costly mistakes. There are various approaches these camps can take. Some camps take a military approach with lots of physical activ
    • Bullying is a serious problem for many American teenagers. According to statistics from a 2010 survey by the National Center for Education, 39 percent of middle school administrators reported that bullying took place in their schools on a daily basis