The Teen Project is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of young people who have experienced foster care, homelessness, and human trafficking. Founded in 2007 by survivor Lauri Burns, the organization provides licensed residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health services, education, job readiness, and long-term support to help vulnerable youth heal from trauma and build independent, successful lives. Through comprehensive, evidence-based care and unwavering commitment, The Teen Project has helped thousands of young people break cycles of abuse, exploitation, and homelessness to create brighter futures.

• Joint Commission–accredited behavioral health organization

• California-licensed residential treatment programs

• Residential treatment for survivors of human trafficking

• Residential treatment for current and former foster youth

• Residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders

• Specialized residential care for mothers and their infants

• Up to 40 hours per week of structured, evidence-based therapeutic programming

• Individual, group, and family therapy

• Substance use disorder treatment

• Mental health assessment, counseling, and psychiatric services

• Medication management

• Trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment

• Intensive outpatient and outpatient behavioral health services

• Individualized case management and treatment planning

• Educational funding and support for high school completion, college, trade schools, and vocational training

• Career development, job readiness, and employment support

• Independent living and life skills training

• Parenting education and family strengthening

• Medical care coordination

• Transportation to medical, educational, and treatment appointments

• Court, probation, and child welfare coordination

• Benefits and resource navigation

• Safe, stable housing throughout treatment

• Transitional planning and long-term aftercare

• Alumni support and ongoing mentorship

• Staffed by professionals, many of whom have lived experience overcoming foster care, trafficking, addiction, or homelessness