Residential Services
Residential Services
Landmarks for Families provides temporary and longer-term residential care through two cottages on our North Charleston campus: Ledford House and NuHouse. Ledford House serves high-school-aged youth in foster care, while NuHouse provides transitional residential care for older youth preparing for adulthood.
Our trauma-informed residential programs use the evidence-based Teaching Family Model to provide comprehensive, individualized support for each youth’s educational, emotional, physical, and social needs. We work closely with youth, families, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and other members of each youth’s support team to connect youth with supportive relationships, skills, resources, and opportunities. The length of stay is based on each youth’s individual needs, circumstances, and placement plan.
Eligibility:
Youth must be referred through the South Carolina Department of Social Services and meet the admission requirements for Ledford House or NuHouse.
FAQs
What residential services does Landmarks for Families offer?
Landmarks for Families provides temporary and longer-term residential care for eligible youth through Ledford House and NuHouse on its North Charleston campus. Ledford House serves high-school-aged youth in foster care, while NuHouse provides transitional residential support for older youth preparing for adulthood. Both programs offer individualized care in a supportive, home-like environment.
Who does Landmarks for Families' residential program serve?
Landmarks for Families provides residential care for eligible youth in foster care who need a supportive living environment. Ledford House serves high-school-aged youth, while NuHouse supports youth ages 17–21 preparing to transition from foster care into adulthood. Admission depends on each young person’s circumstances, individual needs and program eligibility requirements.
What support do youth receive while living in Residential Services?
Youth receive individualized, trauma-informed care designed around their educational, emotional, physical and social needs. Landmarks for Families uses the evidence-based Teaching Family Model to help young people strengthen relationships, develop practical skills and access resources. Staff work with youth and their support teams to help them achieve their individual goals.
How long can a young person stay in Residential Services?
The length of stay depends on each young person’s needs, circumstances and placement plan. Landmarks for Families provides temporary and longer-term residential care through Ledford House and NuHouse. Staff work with youth, families and their support teams to provide individualized care and help young people prepare for their next steps.
How are children and youth referred to Residential Services?
Youth must be referred through the South Carolina Department of Social Services and meet the admission requirements for Ledford House or NuHouse. The appropriate placement depends on each young person’s age, needs and circumstances. Families and referral partners should contact Landmarks for Families or the referring agency for current eligibility and placement information.
