MFP serves children and youth (ages 5-17) and young adults (ages 18 – 21) who have serious emotional and behavioral health needs. Youth must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness as identified in the DSM-IV in order to qualify.
Additionally, the child, youth or youth adult must meet the following requirements:
- has been in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for at least 90 days
- meets medical necessity requirements for continued stay in PRTF