Brooklawn Child and Family Services

School Profile

Brooklawn Child and Family Services is a private child-care residential facility for moderately and seriously disturbed boys and girls. The Academy program, for younger more severely disturbed youth, is a hospital-like setting. The Cottage program, for older less disturbed adolescents, is similar to a group home. Youth from both programs attend school on campus. Some from the Cottage program attend regular public schools. Students placed at Brooklawn have emotional problems, which preclude living at home, but do not necessitate hospital placement.

• Population Served: Adolescents of ages 6 to 18 (P2 to 12)
• Specific Characteristics: Residential students who are moderately and severely emotionally disturbed. Most have a series of hospitalizations prior to placement at Brooklawn. Students may also have learning disabilities.
• Maximum Enrollment: 100
• Average Length of Stay: 6 - 12 months
• Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Brooklawn follows the JCPS school calendar and includes a summer program.

School Programs

Brooklawn offers an individualized treatment program that includes school, individual and group therapy, survivor groups, family therapy, and recreational activities. In the school, we provide the following:

1. A safe learning environment for each student.
2. An individualized program of basic skills and remediation where necessary.
3. Small-group instruction with fully certified teachers.
4. Instruction in the use of computers for word processing, reinforcement of basic skills, and graphics.
5. Behavior management that teaches acceptable social and academic behaviors so that the students may return to their homes and regular public schools.

Referral Process

Youth are referred to Brooklawn Child and Family Services by social workers, medical personnel, and/or parents or guardians.