Tomorrow's Children

P.O. Box 192, Waupaca, WI 54981

Est. 1973 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Tomorrow's Children

  • Location: Waupaca, WI
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Tomorrow's Children

Tomorrow’s Children serves clients facing behavioral and emotional challenges, including severe emotional disturbance and multiple diagnoses. Licensed as a Residential Care Center, it offers a safe, home-like setting with ranch-style homes on 15 private acres. The program serves up to 35 children and adolescents for stays of up to 90 days, providing 24/7 supervision and specialized care to help those struggling with community living.
The center delivers individualized treatment plans combining behavioral programming, medication management, and psychological consultation. Education is provided on-site with special education staff and community school integration. Activities include therapy groups, life skills training, and physical exercise, all designed to build internal control, positive coping, and social growth within a high staff-to-child ratio environment.
Families engage actively through training, counseling, and observation to learn behavior management and support techniques. Therapy sessions help align family goals and improve home dynamics. Aftercare includes individual therapy, ongoing family support, educational consultation, and coordination with community services, ensuring each child’s successful transition and long-term well-being beyond the program.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Tomorrow's Children provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Girls Boys

Services Offered

Mental health treatment
Residential/24-hour residential
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Medicaid Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Members of military families Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Adults
Vaping not permitted
Family psychoeducation Case management service Education services

What to Expect at Tomorrow's Children

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 90 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Tomorrow's Children offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 4 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Tomorrow's Children works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

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(833) 567-5838

Frequently Asked Questions

Tomorrow's Children accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Tomorrow's Children offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in WI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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