Pine Haven’s philosophy can be summarized in two statements:
* “There is no such thing as a bad child.”
* “Children need and are entitled to their families.”
Pine Haven feels that when a child, over time, acquires or develops destructive and unhealthy patterns of behavior, given the opportunity, he can relearn more productive and adequate habits.
Pine Haven also sees children as components of the family system and values families as equal, respected and active partners.
Pine Haven believes that families play a unique role in the child’s development and growth; we believe families can change and successfully reunite.