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Residential Treatment Center (RTC)

A placement that provides care for more than 10 children. May also be referred to as a residential child care facility where housing, meals, schooling, medical ...

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A placement that provides care for more than 10 children. May also be referred to as a residential child care facility where housing, meals, schooling, medical care and recreation are provided. Therapists, counselors and teachers are trained to meet the needs of children with emotional and behavior problems.

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Child Protection Hotline

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Toll Free within California

[(800) 540-4000](tel:(800) 540-4000)

Outside of California

[(213) 639-4500](tel:(213) 639-4500)

TDD - Hearing Imparied

[(800) 272-6699](tel:(800) 272-6699)

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