Children's Residential Treatment

Pearl Youth Residence

Pearl Youth Residence is a positive learning place for youth, families, and staff. The program serves youth ages 12-17 from all around Washington state. 


The program has the capacity to serve up to 27 youth. Treatment includes a multidisciplinary team: case manager, therapist, psychiatrist, recreation therapist, youth peer, nursing staff, and milieu staff. The average stay is about 6 months. 


Students attend onsite high school full time in two classrooms taught by Tacoma Public Schools teachers. 


Pearl Youth Residence goals:


  • Stabilize in a safe, secure and highly structured living environment
  • Learn and practice skills in flexibility, frustration tolerance, and problem solving to promote recovery and healthy life skills
  • Identify, create, and maintain healthy relationships,
  • Reintegrate back into a community setting as quickly as possible


83% of youth discharged in 2019 completed their treatment – a majority of those decreased their behavioral symptoms.

Building with a parking lot and a few cars. A sunny day with blue sky and clouds.
Empty classroom with desks, chairs, artwork on walls, and a round table.
Yellow Labrador dog sitting on a wooden floor, looking down with a slightly sad expression.
Lounge area with built-in TV, storage cabinets, curved seating, and a table with chairs.
A brightly lit room with round tables and unique chairs. Large windows, brick accent wall, and wood flooring.
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