Saint Peter’s University Hospital's For KEEPS program (Kids Embraced and Empowered through Psychological Services) is a short-term acute partial-hospitalization state-of-the-art unit. This program is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Established in 2002, the For KEEPS program has been lauded as a model for children’s partial hospital programs statewide.

The healthcare professionals at For KEEPS strive to offer high-quality mental health diagnoses and intensive treatment to children who suffer from emotional and behavioral difficulties that impede their ability to function successfully in a social environment. Anyone can refer a child to this program, including schools, physicians, agencies, and parents. We accept Medicaid.

• Children between ages 5 and 17 years. Adolescents receive services separately
• Children who do not require 24-hour inpatient care
• Children who cannot be managed by outpatient care alone

Services:

• Individual and Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Academic instruction in collaboration with the child’s school district
• Medication management
• Discharge planning and referral services
• Daily lunch
• Transportation for eligible children

Age Groups	Children
Community Services	Education Early Childhood Education Public School School-Based Services Tutoring / Enrichment Family & Support Services Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral Mental Health Medical Clinic / Hospital Medication / Prescription Assistance
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Individual Medication Monitoring Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Treatment Setting Hospital / Clinic
Payment Options	Medicaid Self Pay

Last Updated: 05/12/23