Brockton Day Nursery Inc Information

Brockton Day Nursery serves many families in need of additional supports beyond child care. BDN staff have over twenty years of experience working with the supportive child care client population and are adept at facing the challenges of working with these families. Because many of these families are referred to us by DSS, often because of a supported 51A report, some are initially very distrustful of our efforts to assist them. We have been successful in developing positive and trusting relationships with these families in addition to providing a safe and nurturing child care experience for their children. We try to provide an atmosphere that is welcoming and supportive, and let family members know that their thoughts and opinions are valued. BDN serves as a positive liaison between the family and DSS and assists in problem resolution and effective communication. Because so many of the families we serve face issues such as poverty, neglect, abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence, the children within these families often suffer from developmental delays, poor social skills, low self-esteem, post traumatic stress disorder, attachment disorders, and behavioral difficulties, as well as a myriad of other problems. BDN has established relationships and collaborations with many other community agencies to access the resources necessary to support children and families with these difficult problems. Each family is treated individually to work towards the goals of family stabilization and optimizing the child's total development. Our efforts begin with assessing the family's needs and then ensuring that they access the appropriate services to match their needs. Referrals are made on a regular basis to community service providers such as South Bay Mental Health Services, Early Intervention, Brockton Family & Community Services, BAMSI, Visiting Nurse, MSPCC, and the Brockton Public Schools Special Education Dept. Progress is tracked and documented on individual service plans and quarterly progress reports.