Founded by Sue Scheff after her own family’s experience, P.U.R.E.™ helps parents research options more carefully, ask better questions, and make safer decisions.
Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.â„¢) was founded in 2001 by author and parent advocate, Sue Scheff.
Since that time, P.U.R.E.™ has provided over 100,000 families with valuable information and resources for their at-risk children and teens.

As a parent advocacy group, we have been helping educate families on the daunting task of sifting online through a lot of misinformation about schools for troubled teens. It’s important to understand that they’re not all the same – as our children are unique, too.
Whether you are seeking academic boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, wilderness programs, Christian boarding schools, summer programs, military schools, or another type of program, Parent’s Universal Resource Experts can offer you options to explore in order to help educate you regarding the next steps for your child and family.Â
We invite you to fill out a free consultation form for more information.
Parent’s Universal Resource Expertsâ„¢ are parents helping parents. As a parent who experienced the obstacles affiliated with teen angst, Sue Scheff and P.U.R.E.â„¢ believe that desperate parents are at high risk of making rash and detrimental decisions in choosing the right placement for their teen or young adult. Please take a moment to read her story, which is one of the reasons this organization was created.
There are many doctors, attorneys, therapists, police departments, schools, guidance counselors, and other professionals who choose to refer Parent’s Universal Resources to families. In many cases, after a family has used our service, they recommend us to their friends and relatives. We have built our reputation on trust and putting families first. At Parent’s Universal Resources, we believe in bringing families back together.
You can read more about Sue’s journey here.
Contact us today for a free consultation – we help you make the right decision for your family’s needs.
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Choosing a therapeutic program is one of the most important decisions a family can make. P.U.R.E.™ helps you understand the options, ask better questions, and move forward confidently.
Independent recommendations
Guidance shaped around your family’s needs — not sales pressure.
Experienced, personal support
A real conversation with someone who understands this decision.
A family-first approach
Every recommendation considers safety, fit, and long-term wellbeing.
Helping families since 2001
Family consultants help parents find reputable residential schools and treatment programs for troubled teens when they have utilized all of their local resources and are overwhelmed by their online searches.
A short first step — not a long intake form
A confidential, pressure-free conversation
Guidance grounded in real parent experience
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Many parents are at their wit’s end with the challenges of raising teenagers. If you are considering residential therapy, contact us for a free consultation.