Facility profile Florida
Pompano Youth Treatment Center
Now known as Pompano Youth Academy
Pompano Youth Treatment Center is a program in Pompano Beach, Florida, operated by Rite of Passage, Inc. It has operated since 2014.
About Pompano Youth Treatment Center
Sequel TSI of Florida took over Pompano Youth Treatment Center from Youth Services International in 2016; it failed a DJJ inspection in August 2021 and shut down the following month (APM Reports, 2022-04-26). By May 2026 Florida DJJ listed Pompano Youth Academy, a girls' program run by Rite of Passage, Inc., at the same address, 3090 N Powerline Road.source
Timeline
From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.
2014
Opened in Pompano Beach, Florida
2016
Sequel Youth and Family Services began running it
It ran the program until 2021.
2017
Sequel TSI: Sold a majority stake to Altamont Capital Partners
Sequel Youth and Family Services ran Pompano Youth Treatment Center at the time.
Sequel TSI: Sold a majority stake to Altamont Capital Partners September 1, 2017
Altamont Capital Partners announced a majority equity investment in Sequel through a holding company, SYFS Parent; terms were not disclosed. At the time Sequel ran 44 programs in 19 states, and APM Reports counted 35 residential treatment centers in 16 states. CEO John Stupak stayed on and co-founder Jay Ripley remained board chairman. Altamont's portfolio page lists the investment as active and says SYFS Parent later acquired Rebecca & Aaron Schools (2017) and Pine Cone Therapies (2020).
2021
Vivant Behavioral Health: Founded by Sequel co-founder Jay Ripley and bought most of Sequel's remaining centers
Sequel Youth and Family Services ran Pompano Youth Treatment Center at the time.
Vivant Behavioral Health: Founded by Sequel co-founder Jay Ripley and bought most of Sequel's remaining centers
Jay Ripley, one of Sequel's three founders, founded Vivant Behavioral Healthcare in 2021. Sequel sold most of its centers that had not closed to Vivant, which now controls most former Sequel treatment centers still open.
Sequel Youth and Family Services stopped running it
News coverage
-
Mother seeks answers after daughter allegedly sexually assaulted by staff at juvenile facility
An 18‑year‑old inmate at Pompano Youth Academy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a former guardian, Jess Delgardo, who was arrested on charges of sexual battery. The mother, Amanda, reports a lack of communication from the facility and is seeking her daughter’s transfer. The facility has cooperated with law enforcement and terminated Delgardo.
-
fake shell of a company that John Ripley (Founder) used to buy out Sequel
Sequel Youth & Family Services, a former chain of residential treatment centers, has closed or sold most of its facilities following repeated allegations of staff misconduct, sexual misconduct, and safety violations. The company’s operations were scrutinized after a 2020 incident in which a 16‑year‑old boy died after being restrained by staff. In response, Sequel has transferred many centers to new ownership under Vivant Behavioral Healthcare and other entities while settling lawsuits with affected families.
-
Funding, Oversight Next Questions for Florida’s Private Youth Prison System
Following a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that contractor Youth Services International failed to provide appropriate services and falsified contract documents, Florida state officials moved to terminate remaining contracts with the for-profit company. The transition has prompted lawmakers and advocates to examine the state's reliance on private, for-profit juvenile facilities, focusing on funding levels, contract monitoring, and oversight practices.
Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- Pompano Youth Academy
- Program
- DJJ-pompano-youth-academy
- License category
- Moderate-risk Residential
- Executive director
- Pamela Rollins
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Licensing action
- Active
- Phone on file
- (954) 266-4240
- Licensed address
- 3090 N Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
2 inspection reports on file. Search all Florida reports
Every report, by date
- Undated PREA - Year 2 Cycle 2
- Undated PREA
Connections on the network map
The companies, people and programs our research map ties to this program. Open it on the network map.
Ownership
- Sequel Youth and Family Services
Documents
We have questions about Pompano Youth Treatment Center
If you were there, worked there or sent your child there, you can help fill in what our records are missing. Each question takes a moment; skip anything you do not know.
Materials and links
External links
Licensing and inspection reports
Staff listing or directory
- Mariama Samateh - Clinical Director - POMPANO YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER | LinkedIn
- Willis Dean - Youth Care Worker - Pompano youth treatment center | LinkedIn
Reference and research
- Pompano Youth Treatment Center - Unsilenced
- Sequel: Pompano Youth Treatment Center, YTC_FINAL-FY2122 | DocumentCloud
Archived pages
From SCIAD NET.