What We Do

WHAT WE DO Brookview uses an innovative, life-changing model to address the many obstacles families face in maintaining housing. What sets Brookview apart is a solid commitment to a ‘whole-family’ approach to breaking the generational cycle of homelessness and poverty. Both moms and kids develop tangible skills, and address cognitive, behavioral, attitudinal, and social factors. Brookview challenges assumptions and discovers better ways of thinking about and doing things.

AGENCY PROGRAMS:

1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS are licensed by the Commonwealth and designed to help school-age children (5.9 to 19 years old) recover from the trauma of homelessness and do well in school. Research indicates that children in a supportive, stable community can heal from the traumas of homelessness, stay in school and thrive. Brookview provides daily after school and full day summer programs with customized academic, emotional and behavioral support. Our success is evident by the percentage of children who improve grades, exhibit better behavior and stay in school.

2. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING -- Transitional Housing, Affordable Rental Apartments with Services, and Housing Search Assistance. Brookview provides a safe place to stay with on-site children’s programs and lots of support services. Moms who know their children are safe can focus on building the skills they need to support their families.

3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION. Our dedicated staff helps people address and overcome their particular barriers to success by offering a full range of skill building and health workshops. Each participant has a customized education, life skills and job skills training plan.

4. PREVENTION & STABILIZATION. Brookview House also opens its programs to local area residents and schools to help those at risk of homelessness stay at work and housed. As a result, we’re stabilizing the community as we’re helping families thrive. Brookview House leads the Dorchester Women’s Safety Network, a multi-cultural community partnership to prevent and end domestic violence.