Where Every Young Person Finds Their Brighter Future

AYB Clubhouse™ is a faith-driven, clinically-enhanced behavioral and emotional development program for children and adolescents ages 5–21. Rooted in love. Built on evidence. Aligned with 1915 Respite.

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OPEN HOUSE AND PROGRAM LAUNCH

"Retraining Minds Across Generationsat the AYB Clubhouse: LaunchingYouth & Adult Behavioral HealthPsychoeducational Pathways andParaprofessional Career Training forMaryland"

Delegate N. Scott Phillips

Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Maryland's 10th Legislative District Attorney Entrepreneur. Public Servant. Community Advocate Founder, MiHUB Cooperative | Criminal Law Subcommittee Chair, House Judiciary Committee

Program Highlights

• Opening Remarks by Delegate Phillips
• Launch: Adult PsychoeducationBehavioral Health Training Program
• Launch: 100-Topic YouthPsychoeducation Behavioral Curriculum
• Paraprofessional Career Pathways &Workforce Development for Maryland(CEU Hours 1,354; CHW 140 Hours)
• 1915(i) HCBS Respite & YouthBehavioral Health Services Overview

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Mission Statement

The Adolescents and Youth Behavioral Clubhouse (AYB) delivers an integrated clinical and faith-based model of respite care and behavioral health services to retrain young minds, transform behaviors, and unlock human potential. We equip adolescents and youth with essential cognitive, emotional, and moral frameworks for optimal outcomes while addressing systemic challenges to build resilient families and purpose-driven leaders. 

Vision Statement 

AYB envisions a globally revolutionary future where every adolescent and youth is empowered through clinically excellent, faith-integrated care to retrain their minds, realign behaviors, and rise as architects of a transformed society. We lead a systemic revolution in youth behavioral health to heal communities and fulfill God-given potential for stronger families and a more hopeful world.

FACILITATORS

Dr. Teniola Akinwuntan, Ph.D.

Dr. Teniola Akinwuntan, Ph.D.

Founder, President & CEO of THEESEEDS Institute and Women of Valor Global Initiative | Clinical Director | Harvard T.H. Chan Global Public Health Leadership Transformational behavioral health leader, educator, author, and policy advisor. Commissioner on the Baltimore County Immigrant Affairs Commission. Dedicated to trauma recovery, whole-person healing, and advancing equitable access to care for marginalized and underserved communities.
Catrice Greer

Catrice Greer

Behavioral Health Coach of THEESEEDS, Poet, Writer, Narrator, Host, Curator, and Producer
Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Director of The Palmetto School of Protocol, Public Participation Coordinator, Training Facilitator
James Roman Butler Jr

James Roman Butler Jr

Program Manager, TheeSeeds Institute & The Women of Valor
Dr. Yemi Peter

Dr. Yemi Peter

Advisory, Faculty Head-THEESEEDS Institute, Career and Business Excellence Systems (CBES), CEO - Advantage Network









Latrice Jackson, LGPC

Latrice Jackson, LGPC

Behavioral Health Coach of THEESEEDS, Therapist, Trainer, Consultant
Donald Patti

Donald Patti

Training Facilitator, Cedar Point Consulting Trainer
Petula Alvaradous-Phillander

Petula Alvaradous-Phillander

Lead Faculty- Psychoeducation, of THEESEEDS Institute. Behavioral Health Specialist, and community Leader









Asra Sarwar

Asra Sarwar

Behavioral Health Coach of THEESEEDS, Clinical Psychologist & Coach
Tyauna Bruce

Tyauna Bruce

Director of The Palmetto School of Protocol, Public Participation Coordinator, Training Facilitator

Respite Care
Services at AYB

At THEESEEDS AYB Clubhouse, we understand that raising a child or adolescent with significant behavioral health challenges can be overwhelming for families. Our Respite Care Services are designed to provide meaningful, high-quality support that gives children, adolescents, and youth a safe and structured environment while offering parents and guardians the temporary relief they need.

Two Specialized Respite Care Program

Both programs are integrated within our clinical model and focus on supporting young people who experience behavioral difficulties, emotional dysregulation, trauma-related challenges, or intensive behavioral health needs.

Child & Adolescent Respite Care

Ideal for families seeking short-term support and supervision.

1915(i) Intensive Behavioral Health Respite Services

Designed for youth with significant behavioral needs requiring a higher level of support.

Who We Serve

These services are especially helpful for families who need short-term relief to maintain stability at home, prevent escalation of behaviors, or support transitions during particularly stressful periods.

Significant behavioral challenges at home, school, or in the community

Difficulty with emotional regulation and impulse control

Trauma-related behaviors or reactions

Autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring behavioral needs

Serious emotional disturbance or intensive behavioral health conditions

Risk of crisis or hospitalization without additional support

Child & Adolescent Respite Care

Our Child & Adolescent Respite Care program provides structured, supportive care in a safe and nurturing environment. This service is designed to:

• Offer temporary relief for parents, guardians, and primary caregivers
• Provide children and adolescents with positive, structured activities and supervision
• Help young people practice coping skills, social interaction, and emotional regulation in a supportive setting
• Reduce family stress and prevent caregiver burnout
• Support stability and prevent the need for higher levels of care

This program is flexible and can be utilized on a scheduled or as-needed basis, depending on the family’s circumstances and the young person’s needs.

1915(i) Intensive Behavioral Health Respite Services

The 1915(i) Respite Care Services represent a more intensive level of support for children and adolescents with significant behavioral health challenges. Funded through Maryland’s 1915(i) Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) waiver, this program is designed for youth who require a higher level of structure and clinical oversight.

Key features include:
• Intensive, goal-oriented respite care tailored to the individual needs of the child or adolescent
• Integration with clinical behavioral health services to support skill-building and behavior management
• Focus on reducing the frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors
•Support for youth at risk of out-of-home placement or psychiatric hospitalization
• Coordination with the child’s existing treatment team and family
• Emphasis on building coping strategies, social skills, and emotional regulation in a therapeutic environment

This service is particularly valuable for families navigating complex behavioral challenges who need consistent, professional support beyond traditional respite options.

How Our Respite Care Services Help Families

Parents and guardians often tell us they feel exhausted, isolated, and unsure of where to turn when their child’s behaviors become intense or unmanageable. Our respite care programs are designed to:

• Give families much-needed breaks while knowing their child is in a safe, supervised, and supportive environment
• Help children and youth build positive experiences and relationships outside of high-stress situations
• Reduce the risk of crisis, hospitalization, or placement disruption
• Strengthen the entire family system by providing breathing room and professional support
• Offer a bridge between home life and more intensive clinical services when needed

We believe that when families are supported, children and adolescents have a better chance to thrive.

Our Commitment to Your Family

At AYB Clubhouse, respite care is not just about supervision — it is about creating meaningful, supportive experiences that respect the dignity of every young person while giving families the relief they deserve. Our team is trained in trauma-informed care and works collaboratively with families to ensure services are responsive, respectful, and effective. We are committed to walking alongside parents and guardians with compassion, professionalism, and clear communication every step of the way.

Getting Started

If you are a parent or guardian seeking respite support for your child or adolescent, we encourage you to reach out to our team. We will work with you to determine the most appropriate level of respite care based on your child’s needs and your family’s situation.We offer community-based, facility-based, and in-home respite care as clinically appropriate to meet the individual needs of each child or adolescent.

More Than a Program — A Path to Wholeness

AYB Clubhouse™, by THEESEEDS Institute, provides a structured 9-stage journey of behavioral and emotional development. We serve children, adolescents, and youth through an onsite + family + school integration model — meeting young people where they are and building toward lasting change.

Our approach is rooted in the belief that every child bears inherent worth and is created with purpose. We bring clinical expertise and faith-driven compassion together to create a safe space where healing is not just possible — it's expected.

✔ Evidence-based psychoeducational modules 

✔ Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care 

✔ Individualized Plans of Care (POC) for every client

Who We Serve

A Journey Designed for Every Stage of Growth

Our 100-topic curriculum spans five developmental brackets, each clinically tailored to meet young people exactly where they are.

Foundational

_____________
Ages 5–7

Play-based emotional discovery through puppets, art, movement, and stories. Sensory-rich sessions with 5–10 minute segments and frequent transitions.

Building

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Ages 8–10

Structured skill-building, journaling, and early conflict resolution. Bridging concrete and abstract thinking with visual anchors and peer interaction.

Application

_____________
Ages 11–13

Reflective learning, identity work, and peer engagement. Emotional processing through creative expression and structured group dialogue.

Ages 14–16

__________
Integration

Leadership, ethics, advocacy, and values-based decision-making. Community service projects, peer mentoring, and real-world application.

Ages 17–21+

_____________
Transition

Life skills, career mapping, mentorship, and community integration. Full-length sessions with graduate-level accountability and peer leadership roles.


Inside the Clubhouse

Five Zones of Development

Every session is structured around five intentional zones, each targeting a core dimension of a young person’s growth.

Emotional Zone

Identify and manage emotions — building the self-control that changes everything.

Behavioral Zone

Decision-making exercises that reduce impulsivity and build lasting responsibility.

Social Zone

Peer engagement activities developing communication, trust, and belonging.

Learning Zone

Structured psychoeducational modules that build lasting knowledge and insight.

Reflection Zone

Daily behavioral review and feedback fostering deep self-awareness and growth.

Our Philosophy

Faith Woven Into Every Session

At THEESEEDS Institute, we call it “Woven, Not Layered.” Faith principles are embedded within the clinical content itself — not bolted on as separate devotional segments.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

— Proverbs 22:6

Imago Dei

(Image of God)

Every participant bears the image of God — possessing inherent worth regardless of diagnosis, behavior, or family circumstance. This conviction anchors every interaction.

Redemptive Hope

Behavioral change is possible. We operate from the conviction that God is at work in every life — and so is our team. Hope is not an add-on; it's our clinical posture.

Whole-Person Restoration

We address emotional, behavioral, social, family, and spiritual dimensions — because biblical shalom encompasses every part of a young person's life.

The Client Journey

A Clear Pathway — From Referral to Stability

Every client follows a structured 9-stage recovery and development pathway — designed to meet each young person where they are.

Entry

Referral into the program from guardian, school, or community partner

Assessment

Full behavioral evaluation with ICD-10 and CASEL alignment

Planning

Individualized Plan of Care creation with measurable, documented goals

Monitoring

Weekly progress tracking with behavioral observation tools

Screening

Risk and needs identification across behavioral dimensions

Placement

Level and bracket assignment matching clinical and developmental needs

Intervention

In-home, school, and onsite care solutions delivered by trained facilitators

Progress Review

Goal updates and POC revisions reflecting documented improvement

Outcome

Multi-dimensional stability achieved — graduation and transition planning


Family Support

Families Are Partners in the Journey

Healing doesn't stop at our doors. AYB Clubhouse equips guardians and caregivers with the tools, guidance, and support they need to reinforce growth at home.

Behavior Guide Handbook

Written manual for caregivers with practical home reinforcement strategies tied to each session's objectives.

Family Dynamics Management

Developmental guides promoting healthy transitions, clear expectations, and shared family responsibility.

Weekly Feedback Loop

Progress reporting that keeps families aligned with care goals and celebrating each milestone.

Comprehensive Behavioral Guide

Multi-dimensional, preventive and interventional care support for the whole family system.

What We Offer

AYB Clubhouse Services

Comprehensive behavioral and emotional support delivered where young people need it most — onsite, at home, and at school.

Therapeutic Respite Care

Short-term, structured relief care for families of youth with behavioral and emotional challenges. Delivered in-home, in the community, or at our facility. Aligned with Maryland 1915(i) HCBS standards.

✔  In-home, community & facility-based options

✔  1915 Respite Medicaid eligible

✔  Flexible scheduling including evenings & weekends

✔ 24/7 On-Call MTS Support

Behavioral Skill-Building & Psychoeducation

Structured, evidence-based modules across 100 clinical topics. Delivered in 60–90 minute sessions with age-differentiated content for all five developmental brackets (ages 5–21).

✔ ICD-10 & CASEL-aligned curriculum

✔ Individualized Plan of Care per client

✔ School, home & onsite integration

✔ Facilitator-led group or 1:1 sessions

Family Coaching & Guardian Support

Equipping caregivers with practical tools to reinforce growth at home. Includes weekly feedback sessions, behavioral guide handbooks, crisis prevention planning, and family dynamics management support.

✔  Weekly caregiver feedback loop

✔  Behavior Guide Handbook (written)

✔ Crisis prevention & safety planning

✔  Family dynamics & transition guidance

Peer Connection & Wellness

Group-based sessions fostering healthy social connections, peer mentorship, identity development, and community belonging. Structured around our 5-Zone model for holistic social-emotional growth.

✔  Group facilitation (6–10 participants)

✔  Peer mentorship & leadership roles

✔  Identity & wellness development

✔  Faith-integrated character virtue framework

Crisis Prevention & Intervention

Proactive safety planning and rapid response support for youth in acute behavioral or emotional distress. Our on-call MTS team provides around-the-clock guidance and de-escalation support for enrolled families.

✔  24/7 On-Call MTS availability

✔  Individualized safety & crisis plans

✔  De-escalation coaching for guardians

✔  Coordination with school & clinical teams

Transition & Life Skills

Specialized support for youth ages 17–21+ navigating the transition to adulthood. Career mapping, independent living skills, community integration, and mentorship pathways designed for lasting stability.

✔  Career exploration & workforce readiness

✔  Independent living skill development

✔  Community integration planning

✔  Mentorship & alumni peer network

THEE SEEDS Institute – Private Pay & Sliding Scale (Effective June 2026) 

AYB Private Payment System – Enhanced

Service Tiers & Monthly Payment Forecast (Aligned with Medicaid Range) 

Rates are moderated to stay close to Medicaid forecasts ($2,800–$4,200 average per referral) while allowing full private-pay flexibility.

Low-Intensity 

Key Services:
Basic TCM + 5 Psychoeducational Sessions/Quarter 

Moderate 

Key Services:
TCM + Training + Peer Support + Occasional Respite

High-Intensity 

Key Services:
Full AYB Clubhouse/Respite + Intensive Supports 

Monthly Private Rate:
$1,650 – $2,650 

Weekly Plan:

$380 –
$610

Biweekly Plan:
$760 –
$1,220

Get Started

Monthly Private Rate:
$2,900 – $4,800

Weekly Plan:

$670 –
$1,100 

Biweekly Plan:
$1,340 –
$2,200

Get Started

Monthly Private Rate:
$5,200 – $7,800

Weekly Plan:

$1,200 – $1,800 

Biweekly Plan:
$2,400 – $3,600

Get Started

Sliding Scale (Based on 2026 Federal Poverty Level) 

Family Multi-Child Discount: 10% off total monthly fees for each additional enrolled sibling (supports whole-family care).
Expected Average Collection: 45–65% of full tier rate across all private clients. 

Pilot / Session Package Options 

These support flexible entry points (intake + psychoeducational behavioral training

Standalone Psychoeducational Session: $85 – $145 per session.
Intake Only: $550 – $950 (includes assessment tools: CASII/ECSII, biopsychosocial, etc.).

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Quarterly Out-of-Pocket Price Points

Per youth · 3-month cycle. Sliding-scale available for 25–30% of enrolled clients based on federal poverty guidelines.

In-Home / Community-Based Therapeutic Respite

Up to 72 hours per quarter

Full Private-Pay


$2,950 / quarter

Sliding-Scale
(25–30% of enrollment)

$1,475 – $2,200
Based on federal poverty guidelines

Out-of-Home / Facility-Based Therapeutic Respite

Up to 12 nights per quarter

Full Private-Pay


$4,200 / quarter

Sliding-Scale
(25–30% of enrollment)

$2,100 – $3,150
Based on federal poverty guidelines

Full AYB Clubhouse™ Comprehensive Package

Respite + MTS/MST + Health Home + Psychoeducation + TCM

Full Private-Pay


$6,800 / quarter

Sliding-Scale
(25–30% of enrollment)

$3,400 – $5,100
Based on federal poverty guidelines

IPS Supported Employment & Education Pathways

Add-on service · Per quarter

Full Private-Pay

$950 / quarter

Sliding-Scale
(25–30% of enrollment)

$475 – $712
Based on federal poverty guidelines

2Children
15% off

3Children
20% off

4Children
25% off

$0Medicaid clients
Out-of-pocket

Family Rates —
Multiple Children in Same Household

Example: Full private-pay Comprehensive Package for a family of 3 children: $6,800 × 3 = $20,400 → $16,320 after 20% family discount. Payment plans available upon request.

Sliding-Scale Policy

• 25–30% of total AYB Clubhouse™ enrollment reserved for sliding-scale or reduced-fee clients

• Eligibility determined by household income (federal poverty level guidelines) and financial hardship documentation

• Application reviewed confidentially by Admissions; decision within

• Families reapply each quarter with updated income verification

• All applications handled with full confidentiality and dignity

25–30%

Of enrollment slots
reserved for sliding-scale
& reduced-fee clients

IPC / Plan of Care (POC) Signing Requirements

• Guardian and youth (age-appropriate) must sign the IPC/POC within7–14 days of authorization

• Signing acknowledges acceptance of the therapeutic respite model, 3-month outcomes, MTS/Health Home integration, and out-of-pocket responsibilities

• Digital signatures accepted via a secureHIPAA-compliant platform

• Failure to sign within the timeline may delay services or result in waitlist placement

• All fees due at the start of each 3-month authorization period

Get Started

Submit a Referral in Minutes

Ready to take the first step? Complete our secure referral form and a member of our admissions team will follow up within 1–2 business days to discuss next steps.

Fill in the youth’s basic information, behavioral concerns, and your contact details. Takes about 5 minutes.

Our admissions team reviews your referral and contacts you within 1–2 business days to schedule a screening.

We complete a full behavioral assessment and assign the youth to the right bracket and level of care.

An individualized Plan of Care is created and sessions begin — onsite, in-home, or school-based.

Program Outcomes

Measuring What Matters

Every client's journey is tracked across five outcome domains — so families, funders, and practitioners always know where things stand.

7.5+

Target Emotional Regulation Score

<2.5

Weekly Incident Severity Target

70%

Target Graduation Rate

8.5+

Family Satisfaction Score Target

96%+

Target School Attendance Rate

We Value Your Feedback

Please take a moment to share your experience with AYB Clubhouse. Your feedback helps us improve our services for adolescents, youth, and families.

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Our Partnership

AYB Clubhouse™ is one branch of the THEESEEDS family. Explore our
connected organizations — each serving a unique dimension of
behavioral health, community wellness, and therapeutic care.