Children enter the world with diverse upbringings, abilities, and behaviors, but they all face the same challenge: moving from the safety of home into the greater world. Through the consistent, harmonious activities of Rainbowdance®, we support the development of creative, confident children. Toddler Attunement Program (Ages 0-3 years)For Infants and Toddlers, the goal is attachment. … Continue reading TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT
More than half of the children in the United States suffer from one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), such as: crime, neglect, abuse, witnessing domestic violence, substance abuse, or the loss of a parent. Studies show that these traumatic events have far reaching implications into adult life by raising the likelihood of addictive behaviors, … Continue reading RESILIENCY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
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Training is not only a key component of our work, but also a core value at BCF. Through our trainings, workshops, and consultations we work with professionals, parents, and other community members to develop a strategy that works for them. In addition to bi-annual Rainbowdance trainings at our office in South Boston, we offer private trainings … Continue reading TRAININGS
In addition to our trauma-informed Rainbowdance© program for children, BCF partners with the International Trauma Center to offer the following trauma services: Community-Classroom-Culture Based Intervention Psychological First Aid Post Traumatic Stress Management
NEWS NWSA’S 43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 ASHLYN O’DOWD We are excited to announce that our director, Dicki Johnson Macy, will be presenting her workshop, Rituals for Elder Empowerment, at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference this October! NWSA2023NWSAALUTACONTINUA NEWS SUPPORTING STAFF TO SUPPORT STUDENTS (S2S) – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 BELLA MAZZA The … Continue reading News
Robert Macy, Ph.D.Executive Director Robert Macy is a pioneer in the field of Traumatic Incident Stress Interventions, public health-mental health psychosocial intervention and research and violence prevention initiatives for children, youth, their families and their communities exposed to traumatic events including large-scale disasters, terrorist events, and political, community, armed conflict violence and trans-generational impoverishment. During … Continue reading STAFF AND ADVISORS
The Boston Children’s Foundation (BCF) is committed to ending the trauma that perpetuates a culture of fear, maladaptation and violence by turning youth’s natural energy towards healing activities, social empathy and positive relationships. Drawing on its founders’ decades of research, field application, and successful intervention in trauma psychology, BCF enters into partnerships with key allies … Continue reading
The Boston Children’s Foundation (BCF) is committed to ending the cycle of trauma that perpetuates a culture of fear, maladaptation, and violence by turning youth’s natural energy towards healing activities, social empathy and positive relationships. Drawing on its founders’ decades of research, field application, and successful intervention in trauma psychology, BCF enters into partnerships with … Continue reading ABOUT US
