Transitioning to a therapeutic foster home will allow the boy to be in a less-controlled setting and help him develop connections with a family, as opposed to being in a dorm-style setting. Whoever takes him in will be required to have specialized training and meet more stringent requirements than other foster homes.

That's what you get if you read the article. It doesn't sound too bad like that, especially since his mother hasn't really been giving him any support (another thing you'll see if you read the article).