Families from across Long Island made their way to the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms and Arts Center to take part in their inclusive Harvest Festival on October 9. This debut event was designed to delight children and families of … Continued
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
It’s graduation season at BCCS. Across the campuses, students have been participating in graduation ceremonies surrounded by friends and family. We’d like to recognize all our amazing 2023 graduates. It’s been an incredible journey and we are so proud to … Continued