About Horizon Family Solutions
About Horizon Family Solutions
Horizon Family Solutions provides independent educational consulting, therapeutic placement guidance, and family advocacy for children, teens, and young adults navigating complex academic, emotional, and life-transition challenges.
For more than 30 years, we have helped families move from uncertainty and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and forward momentum.
Our work is grounded in deep field experience, ethical independence, and a commitment to doing what is right for each family — not what is easiest or fastest.
Educational Consulting for Families
Families come to Horizon Family Solutions when traditional systems are no longer working — or when they want to be proactive before a situation escalates.
Our role is to help you understand your options, identify the right path forward, and feel supported every step of the way. We work closely with parents, caregivers, and professionals to ensure decisions are thoughtful, informed, and aligned with both short-term needs and long-term goals.
Criteria-Driven Educational Planning
Our recommendations are guided by a criteria-driven research process, not trends or affiliations. We evaluate each student’s academic profile, emotional needs, learning style, strengths, challenges, and family dynamics to determine the best possible fit.
Independent Educational Advocacy
Horizon Family Solutions is fully independent.
We do not accept commissions, referral fees, or incentives from schools or programs.
Our loyalty is to the families we serve — always.
Therapeutic Placement Consulting
When emotional or behavioral challenges interfere with learning, relationships, or safety, families often need specialized support beyond traditional schooling.
We help families navigate therapeutic options with care, transparency, and clinical collaboration.
Residential, Therapeutic & Wilderness Program Guidance
We guide families through residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and wilderness-based programs when appropriate.
Our recommendations are based on first-hand knowledge, site visits, and long-standing professional relationships.
Clinical Coordination with Treatment Teams
We collaborate with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure placements align with clinical recommendations and treatment goals, creating continuity of care and reducing risk.
Boarding School Placement Services
For some students, a boarding school environment offers the structure, academic rigor, and support needed to thrive. We help families explore both traditional and specialized boarding school options nationwide.
Traditional & Specialized Boarding School Options
Our experience spans a wide range of boarding schools, including those offering enhanced academic support, therapeutic resources, or specialized learning environments.
Academic Support for Complex Learners
We frequently work with students who are twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, or struggling academically despite strong intellectual ability. Placement decisions are made with nuance and care.
Case Management & Family Advocacy
Our work does not end with a recommendation.
Families often need ongoing guidance, coordination, and advocacy as plans unfold.
Ongoing Family Navigation & Support
We provide case management to help families manage transitions, communicate with programs or schools, and adjust plans as needs evolve.
Unbiased Recommendations — No Referral Fees
Because we are not financially tied to any program, families can trust that our guidance remains objective, ethical, and grounded in their best interests.
Crisis Intervention & Family Support
Some families come to us during periods of acute stress or crisis. Others want support to prevent a crisis from developing. In both cases, we offer steady guidance and practical next steps.
Time-Sensitive Placement & Decision Support
We assist families facing urgent decisions with clarity, responsiveness, and experience — helping reduce panic and prevent reactive choices.
Reducing Family Stress During Critical Transitions
Our goal is not just placement, but stabilization — emotionally, academically, and relationally — so families can move forward with greater confidence.
Young Adult Transition Planning
Not every young adult is ready for immediate independence. Thoughtful planning and structured support can help young adults build confidence, skills, and direction at their own pace.
Life Skills Programs
We help families identify programs that support maturity, accountability, executive functioning, and real-world skill development.
Support for Independence, Confidence & Purpose
Our work with young adults focuses on helping them build confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose — not just checking boxes.
Our Philosophy & Promise
At Horizon Family Solutions, we believe that:
- Every family deserves clear information and honest guidance
- One-size-fits-all solutions rarely work
- Ethical independence matters
- Decisions should reduce anxiety, not increase it
We meet families where they are — emotionally, logistically, and financially — and walk beside them through some of life’s most difficult decisions.
Start the Conversation
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A conversation can bring clarity, reassurance, and direction.
- 805-585-7495
- Monday–Thursday 9–5
- Friday 9–12 | Saturday by appointment
Horizon Family Solutions — Where clarity replaces overwhelm, and thoughtful guidance leads to meaningful change.
Horizon Family Solutions provides independent educational and therapeutic consulting to help families navigate complex academic, emotional, and life-transition challenges. We partner with parents, students, and young adults to develop thoughtful strategies, identify the right educational or therapeutic options, and provide steady guidance during times of uncertainty or crisis.
Through a criteria-driven, family-centered approach, we empower families to make informed decisions, reduce stress, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Our work is grounded in experience, ethical independence, and a commitment to meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Help & support
- 805-585-7495
- Monday-Thursday
- 9 am - 5 pm
- Friday 9 am - 12 noon
- Saturday By Appointment
- Sunday - Closed
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