Now accepting placements · Houston, TX

A Safe Place to Heal, Grow, and Be a Kid Again.

Care Option Residential Treatment Center provides a warm, home-like environment for boys ages 8–15, where professional care meets real childhood — school, friends, activities, and the stability every child deserves.

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Licensed in Texas
15+ Years Healthcare
Boys Ages 8–15
What Life Looks Like Here

More Than a Placement —
A Home That Works For Him

We believe that healing happens when children feel safe, valued, and normal. Not just cared for — but genuinely at home.

A Real Home Environment

Boys at Care Option live in a structured, nurturing home setting — not a clinical facility. Daily routines, family-style meals, and consistent caregivers give every child the stability that's essential for growth and healing.

School Stays on Track

Academic progress doesn't stop. Our boys attend regular local schools, maintaining their education, peer relationships, and sense of normalcy — because a child's future matters as much as their present.

Childhood, Preserved

Sports, arts, field trips, life skills, and community events are woven into every week. Because being a kid matters — and no child in our care should miss out on the moments that make childhood meaningful.

Experience You Can Trust

Care You Can Feel.

Every family and agency that places a boy with us deserves to know they made the right call. Here's what makes Care Option different from every other program in Houston.

15+ Years of Healthcare Leadership

Our founder built and led a Medicare Certified healthcare agency for over 15 years. Those same clinical standards now define everything at Care Option.

Licensed Medication Administration

We are licensed to administer medications. Strict protocols, meticulous documentation, and trained staff ensure every prescription is managed safely.

Serving the Youngest — Ages 8 and Up

Most Houston programs start at 12 or older. We serve boys as young as 8, closing the gap that leaves younger children waiting too long for help.

Structure That Feels Like Home

Consistent staff, home-cooked meals, private bedrooms, and a familiar daily rhythm — because stability is not clinical, it's personal.

15+
Years Healthcare Experience
8
Youngest Age Served (Most programs start at 12)
24/7
Licensed Staff Supervision
100%
School Attendance Maintained
Our Philosophy

We Call It the Normalcy Approach.

"Children heal faster when they stay connected to normal life."

Research is clear: children heal faster when they maintain connection to normal life. At Care Option, we work tirelessly to keep every boy connected to what matters — his education, his hobbies, his community, and his family.

That means our boys go to school every morning just like any other kid in the neighborhood. They play sports. They have chores. They eat together. They grow. We don't isolate healing behind walls — we let it happen in the middle of real life.

8–15 Boys' Ages Served
Daily Local School Attendance
Weekly Sports, Arts & Life Skills
24/7 Licensed Supervision
Why Care Option Exists

Built for the Boys No One Else Was Serving.

From Medicare-Certified home health expertise to Houston's most caring residential program.

Care Option Residential Treatment Center was founded by a healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience running a Medicare-certified home health agency — serving some of the most medically complex patients in the Houston area.

That experience revealed a critical gap: boys as young as 8 falling through the cracks of the system. Too young for most programs. Placement options running out at the exact moment they needed stability the most.

Care Option was built to be the answer to that gap — a home where a boy who feels safe, who goes to school every morning, who has someone in his corner, can actually heal. Not just survive. Thrive.

◆ Our Mission

To provide a safe, nurturing, home-like environment where boys ages 8–15 receive the professional care, educational support, and normalcy activities they need to stabilize, grow, and successfully return to their families and communities.

◆ Our Vision

A Houston where no child waits too long for help — and every boy who needs a safe place finds one.

Our Core Values

Safety Above All
Dignity in Every Interaction
Continuity of Normal Life
Partnership with Families
Daily Life at Care Option

What a Day at Care Option Looks Like

Structure creates safety. Every day is intentional — and every moment is an opportunity for growth, connection, and just being a kid.

Morning · 7:00 AM

Wake Up, Breakfast & School Prep

Boys start with a consistent morning routine — hygiene, a home-cooked breakfast together, and preparation for the school day. Structure here sets the tone for everything that follows.

School Day · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Local Schools — Just Like Any Other Kid

We provide transportation to and from neighborhood schools. IEP coordination, academic support, and communication with school counselors are handled as a matter of standard care.

Boy studying in classroom
Afternoon · 3:30 – 6:00 PM

Snacks, Sports & Organized Activities

After school means snacks, outdoor play, organized sports, arts and crafts, and life skills activities. Every afternoon has purpose — and plenty of room to just play.

Boys playing basketball outdoors
Evening · 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Family-Style Dinner, Games & Wind Down

Evenings center on a shared dinner where conversation and connection happen naturally. Followed by board games, reading time, and a consistent bedtime routine that signals safety and predictability.

Weekends

Community Outings, Recreation & Family Visits

Weekends bring community outings, recreation programs, and carefully facilitated family visits. Boys stay connected to the world outside — because that's where they'll eventually return.

Getting Started

How Placement Works

We've made the process as straightforward as possible. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way — with clarity, not paperwork overload.

Initial Contact

Call us at (281) 809-3653 or email careoptionrtc@gmail.com. You'll speak directly with our team — not a call center. Ask anything. We have time for you.

Intake Assessment

We review the child's clinical history, medical records, school records, and current situation to ensure we're the right fit — and that we can provide what he needs.

Placement Decision

We coordinate with the case worker, referring agency, or legal representative to finalize paperwork, authorizations, and transition details efficiently.

Move-In & Transition

His space is prepared before he arrives. The first day is calm, unhurried, and designed to reduce anxiety. Families and case workers receive immediate contact once he's settled.

Placement calls accepted Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Our Standards

Professional Care You Can Trust

Every member of our team is screened, trained, and held to the highest standards in residential youth care.

Care Option professional team

Background Checked & Cleared

Every staff member

Full criminal background check, reference verification, and drug screening completed before any staff member interacts with residents. No exceptions.

Trained in Trauma-Informed Care

Ongoing professional development

All caregivers receive specialized training in trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation techniques, CPR/First Aid certification, and medication administration.

Consistent Staff, Not Rotating Shifts

Stability for every child

Boys see the same caregivers every day — building the trust and predictability that's essential for healing. We don't use temp agencies or contract workers.

15+ Years Leadership Experience

Founded by healthcare veterans

Care Option was built by a Medicare-certified healthcare operator with over 15 years of experience. The same standards that earned federal certification now protect your child.

What Families Are Saying

Words From the People Who Matter Most

From the first phone call, we knew Care Option was different. Margaret personally walked us through every step, and our son came home more confident and more connected than we could have hoped. They didn't just care for him — they cared about him.

Parent of a Former Resident
Houston, TX

As a case worker, I've placed boys in many programs across Houston. Care Option stands out for how professionally they communicate, how proactively they document, and — most importantly — how genuinely the staff cares. I recommend them without hesitation.

Licensed Case Worker
Harris County, TX

My grandson had been through two other placements before Care Option. Within the first month, he was sleeping through the night, going to school every day, and actually smiling again. The consistency of the staff made all the difference.

Grandmother & Legal Guardian
Sugar Land, TX

What impressed me most was the communication. Every week I got updates about his school progress, his behavior, his mood. I never had to chase anyone for information. They treated me like a partner, not an outsider.

Mother of Current Resident
Katy, TX

I've worked with residential programs across the state for 12 years. Care Option is one of the few that truly understands what 'normalcy' means. These boys aren't just housed — they're living. School, sports, chores, real life. That's rare.

DFPS Placement Coordinator
Texas Region 6

Representative testimonials. Names withheld to protect the privacy of residents and families.

Every Day Matters

Let's Talk About Your Son.

We know this process can feel overwhelming. Our team is ready to answer your questions and walk you through the admission process — with no pressure, just information and support.

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Let's Talk

Whether you're a parent, case worker, court representative, or referring agency — we're here and we're ready to help.

Reach Us Directly

Phone
(281) 809-3653
Placement calls: Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Email
careoptionrtc@gmail.com
We respond within one business day
Location
Greater Houston Area, TX
Licensed in the State of Texas
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Placement line also available Saturdays
Exact facility address is provided upon confirmed intake inquiry to protect the privacy and security of our current residents.

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