Back to school is here! Residents from the Children’s Residential Program (CRP) in Lido Beach had their choice of new school supplies from Footlocker, thanks to the company’s giveback program and Mr. and Mrs. Segal for arranging. #backtoschool #backtoschoolinstyle
Music has never been more important! Jill Malloy and Tonia Iadevaia, music therapists at BCCS’ Children’s Education Center, held virtual classes for their students to connect, engage and enjoy. Featuring the Metten Family, too, check out this video and article … Continued
This comprehensive BCCS reopening plan updated 8/25/20 encompasses information that is applicable for all BCCS programs and sites including the Children’s Education Center (Silver Building & Birnbaum Building), Barbara C. Wilson Preschool, SUNY – College at Old Westbury Preschool, Marcus … Continued
It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of Marianne Klotz, Senior Director of Brookville Center for Children’s Services. Marianne passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4. Marianne was a powerful advocate and compassionate educator, implementing … Continued
Dear Families, Friends and Colleagues, As the leader of organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as being an African-American man, I know full well the challenges and obstacles faced by both communities. As our nation … Continued
Updates: August 7, 2020 Update to Staff: School Reopening Update to Families: School Reopening August 5, 2020 Update on Reopening Plan July 13, 2020 Program Update: OPWDD Offers New Guidance July 9, 2020 Update: Home Visits June 22, 2020 Community … Continued
This holiday season, we are thankful for our community of family and friends! Noah Leibowitz, big brother of student Shai, came ready to build a wilderness-themed #sensoryhallway on Monday, December 23. The sensory hallway will be enjoyed by more than … Continued
Siblings can be the first friends and systems of support for children with developmental disabilities. Understanding this important, lifelong relationship, Brookville Center hosted on Nov. 22-23 the award-winning program, Sibshops – The Sibling Support Project. Led by Emily Holl, this … Continued
It may have been a dark and stormy Halloween, but BCCS still has warm memories of creative costumes and high spirits.
Sibshop Training Sibling Issues & Training on Sibshop Model What to do about the concerns often experienced by brothers and sisters: peer issues, resentment, loss, and concerns about the future (just to name a few!) How to increase the unique … Continued