Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)

A residential facility operated by a public agency or private organization and licensed by the department pursuant to Section 1562.01 of the health and safety code that provides an integrated program of specialized and intensive care and supervision, services and supports, treatment, and short-term 24-hour care and supervision to children. The care and supervision provided by a short-term residential therapeutic program shall be nonmedical, except as otherwise permitted by law. Private short-term residential therapeutic programs shall be organized and operated on a nonprofit basis.