About Crossroads to Change
Every young man deserves a real chance.
At Crossroads to Change, we believe behavior is communication. Many youth entering residential care have experienced trauma, instability, rejection, placement disruptions, or unmet emotional needs. Our role is not to punish pain. Our role is to create structure, safety, and accountability so healing can begin.
Our story
More than a placement — a steady place to heal.
Crossroads to Change Residential Treatment Center was built for male youth who need more than a placement. They need adults who are calm, consistent, trained, and willing to help them work through hard moments without giving up on them.
We provide a home-like setting with strong supervision, clear expectations, therapeutic services, and daily opportunities for youth to practice better choices. Through individual therapy, group support, psychiatric care coordination, education partnership, and relationship-based staff connection, we help young men move from survival to stability.
We don't promise miracles. We promise consistency, trauma-informed care, and a team that keeps showing up.
A message from our CEO
"We believe young men deserve more than placement — they deserve the opportunity to heal, grow, and build a stronger future."
Dorothy Summage & Valerie Payton
Founder & CEO · Crossroads to Change
Core values
The principles behind the work.
Connection
Healthy relationships are central to healing. We focus on trust-building, respectful communication, and consistent adult support.
Accountability
Young men need structure, boundaries, and clear expectations. Accountability is delivered with dignity, not shame.
Stability
We provide a physically, emotionally, and relationally safe environment where youth can stabilize, process, and grow.
Growth
We measure success by who a young man is becoming — emotionally, academically, relationally, and personally.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, professionalism, and responsibility to youth, families, caregivers, DFPS, courts, and community partners.
Compassion
We recognize behavior is communication. We respond to trauma, grief, fear, and survival with patience, understanding, and steady firmness when needed.
Founder's Story
Coming soon — a personal note from our founder on what called this program into being and the young men whose stories shaped it.
Staff Biographies
Coming soon — meet the mentors, house leaders and partners who carry the daily rhythm of life at Crossroads to Change Residential Treatment Center.
Community Partnerships
Coming soon — the schools, churches, agencies and community organizations that make this work possible.
Compliance & organizational information
Operating with integrity and transparency.
Federal Tax ID (EIN)
42-2148581
State licensing
Licensing details available on request.
Crossroads to Change Residential Treatment Center is operated in compliance with applicable residential child care licensing standards in the State of Texas. Referrals and admissions are reviewed case-by-case to ensure we can safely and appropriately meet each youth's needs.
Have a young man who needs a steady place?
Let's talk. Our team will walk you through the referral process, eligibility, and what life looks like inside our home.