Ghosts and Angels: A Reflection on Infant Mental Health during BIPOC Mental Health Month.
By Kierra Gray I’ve been a clinical intern at the Development Centers Inc. for approximately seven months. As a Black woman clinician, it’s necessary to bring light to infant mental health (IMH) in honor of BIPOC Mental Health Month. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Originally called Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority […]
Virtual Consumer Advisory Meeting: Friday, July 31st, 2020 from 10-11AM
Development Centers strives to provide exceptional service to all of our consumers. To foster and empower consumer to be involved in all aspects of the organization, we are organizing a virtual meeting to strategize and implement initiatives. All consumers, parents, and guardians are invited. We need your input, opinion, and participation to better serve you. […]
Why Infant Mental Health Matters: Intern Reflects on Her Experiences in the Field
Kierra Gray started her placement as an Early Childhood and Family Services Intern at Development Centers in January 2020. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, she reflects on why Infant Mental Health Services are so critical for early childhood development. Why Infant Mental Health Matters By Kierra Gray In 1949, May became Mental Health […]
We Stand For Justice: Development Centers’ Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
Dear Friends and Supporters, The last few months have been very difficult for many of us with the COVID 19 pandemic. In the midst of this terrible trauma and loss, to have the senseless murder of George Floyd at the hands of those charged with protecting us is tragic and horrific. It is important that […]
The CARES Act: How can it help?
The world looks very different now. We find ourselves in uncharted waters while the demand for our services continues to grow. In order to keep fulfilling our mission, we need your help.
We want to let you know about a few key provisions of the new CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. This new law is designed to help you, businesses and nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic.
