Three Points Center, LLC

News coverage

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  The Imprint Jul 22, 2025 Closure

  ‘State-sponsored Abandonment’ No More: California Stops Paying for Adoptees Sent to Out-of-State Treatment Centers

  California has ceased funding residential treatment placements for adopted foster youth in other states, closing what advocates termed a dangerous loophole. The decision follows revelations that hundreds of children were sent to facilities with histories of violations, including several since-shuttered programs. At least 676 adoptees were placed in out-of-state centers since 2020, with many attending problematic facilities. Among them were Sequel Youth and Family Services programs like Iowa’s Clarinda Academy and Utah’s Red Rock Canyon School, both closed after abuse scandals. Other placements included Utah’s Havenwood Academy, disciplined for improper restraints, and Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center, sanctioned for excessive punishments. Three Points Ranch ceased operations in 2025 following violations, while White River Academy continues accepting California-funded youth under existing contracts.

Staff

Administration

• Garth Lasater

  Assistant director

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Ashcreek Ranch Academy Clinical Director and Executive Director, Executive Director (2015-2025)
  • Cross Creek Programs

• Norm Thibault

  Founder

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Crossroads Academy RTC Clinical Director (2010)
  • Cross Creek Programs therapist

Notable staff

• Amanda Woolard

  Youth Mentor (2021-2022). Director of Outreach at Fusion Academy (2022-2023). Outreach Spe

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Auldern Academy Teacher, Student Life Counselor (2007-2010)

• Jake Roberts

  Nurse

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Diamond Ranch Academy nurse

• Karen Storm

  Clinician (2012-2014). Previously worked in therapeutic wilderness programs in Florida and

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Auldern Academy Clinician (2012-2014). Previously worked in therapeutic wilderness programs in Florida and

• Katie Soli

  Clinical director

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Diamond Ranch Academy

• Mayer Jeppson

  Psychological assessment specialist

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Diamond Ranch Academy psychological assessment specialist
  • Second Nature Entrada therapist
  • Evoke Entrada therapist

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Names

• Olympus Academy Earlier name
• Youth Foundation Success Academy Earlier name

Ownership

• Auldern Academy operator

Wiki entries

• Three Points Center La Verkin/Hurricane, UT | 2014-present