Welcome to addam
an association of directors of development, admissions and marketing
Who We Are
The Association of Directors of Development, Admissions, and Marketing (ADDAM) is a group of professionals in the field of child, adolescent, and young adult residential services who are responsible for generating referrals, expanding markets, and creating new business opportunities for their organizations. Our members represent both private for-profit and not-for-profit agencies providing a wide array of youth services throughout the United States. Since its inception in 1996, ADDAM members from across the country have networked to exchange referrals and share their experience and knowledge relating to admissions, marketing, and business development.
Our Vision
“To serve as a network of admissions, marketing, and business development professionals in the field of child and adolescent residential services dedicated to the support of its membership by sharing mutually beneficial information, recognizing each other as potential referral sources, and affecting positive changes in our industry.”
Our Mission
“To continually improve our ability to mutually support and benefit our colleagues, our customers, our clients, and our companies.”
View Examples of Our Excellent Programs:
Kidlink Treatment Services
Kidlink Treatment Services (KTS) is a network of specialized residential treatment centers providing programming to children and adolescents who have been unsuccessful in previous treatment settings. KTS works with parents, social services and court agencies, as well as school districts,…
Judge Rotenberg Center
The Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) is a special needs day and residential school located in Canton, Massachusetts, licensed to serve ages five through adult. Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students with…