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Tomorrow's Children

Waupaca, WI

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT

Inpatient · MAT center · in Waupaca, WI · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Tomorrow's Children: (715) 258-1440

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About Tomorrow's Children

Tomorrow’s Children serves clients facing behavioral and emotional challenges, including severe emotional disturbance and multiple diagnoses. Licensed as a Residential Care Center, it offers a safe, home-like setting with ranch-style homes on 15 private acres. The program serves up to 35 children and adolescents for stays of up to 90 days, providing 24/7 supervision and specialized care to help those struggling with community living.
The center delivers individualized treatment plans combining behavioral programming, medication management, and psychological consultation. Education is provided on-site with special education staff and community school integration. Activities include therapy groups, life skills training, and physical exercise, all designed to build internal control, positive coping, and social growth within a high staff-to-child ratio environment.
Families engage actively through training, counseling, and observation to learn behavior management and support techniques. Therapy sessions help align family goals and improve home dynamics. Aftercare includes individual therapy, ongoing family support, educational consultation, and coordination with community services, ensuring each child’s successful transition and long-term well-being beyond the program.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Members of military families, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Aripiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

P.O. Box 192, Waupaca, WI 54981

Facility direct line

(715) 258-1440

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tomorrow's Children accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Tomorrow's Children accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (715) 258-1440 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Tomorrow's Children offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Tomorrow's Children have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Members of military families, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Tomorrow's Children use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Tomorrow's Children?
Call the facility directly at (715) 258-1440 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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