Tamia Scott, Caregiver for Children with Autism/Developmental Disabilities, works 80-hr weeks; “I’m not here for the pay but for the people I support.” Tamia Scott has been a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with the Brookville Center Children’s Residential Program (CRP) since … Continued
Our Direct Support Professionals make everything possible. They are part of the fabric that makes each person supported able to dream their own dreams and achieve success in ways big and small. For DSP week in September, you joined us … Continued
Marjorie Guerrier has been a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with the Children’s Residential Program (CRP) since 2017 and transitioned to a Medical DSP role in 2019. She works at the Wantagh residence, aptly called “the girl’s house,” that six young … Continued
Soon hundreds of visitors will enjoy a pumpkin patch, carving station, and other festive fall activities at the upcoming Wheatley Farms Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. in Brookville. Earlier this summer, students throughout BCCS’ Children’s … Continued
Few experiences in life compare to long-lasting friendships. Eileen Williams, Erica Sang, Gabby Marcial, and Megan Schuster grew up living together at Johnson Place, a residential home for children with autism managed by BCCS. Together, these young women will now … Continued
Brookville Center offers weekend respite programs and a vacation/recreation respite during the months of December, April and August. See how children recently enjoyed accessible tricycles, balance beams, trampolines, and more in this video featuring the fun and inspiring activities brought … Continued
The idea to host a spelling bee came to BCCS Education Center Program Supervisor Sherry Black during an annual review meeting, where teachers and administrators discussed their students’ progress. For years, she’d known of her students’ skills and had been … Continued
Summer classes are in full swing across BCCS campuses. The schools’ summer sessions began July 3 and run until August 11. The six-week session is filled with learning, incorporating a wide range of fun and healthy recreational activities. Summer programming … Continued
Growth and Impact: Amy Kelly Pursues BCBA While Teaching at Children’s Education Center “Whatchu got? One plus, one plus?” Amy Kelly, a teacher at the BCCS Children’s Education Center in Brookville, encouragingly asks during a one-on-one lesson with Hunter, a … Continued
Usually, around 4, when the boys in House 28 at the BCCS Children’s Residential Services (CRP) come home from school, they settle down, grab a snack, and enjoy some downtime before eating dinner and then heading out to take on … Continued