During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in seemingly never-ending to-do lists. Before you dive head-first into the decorating, shopping, baking, wrapping and entertaining, Devereux Center for Resilient Children Director Susan Damico, M.A., suggests you take time to focus on your social and emotional health and well-being.

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island serves children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences across all stages of life. Learn how we are providing hope and healing to those in need.

Katrina and Melvin Jones became therapeutic foster parents with Devereux New Jersey in 2008. Since that time, they have fostered 25 children, including three currently. In 2012, they adopted their first foster child, Dennis, and then, in 2019, they adopted three other children, all brothers, Lavion, Demetrius and Dayshawn.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Devereux is celebrating the significant contributions of employees with disabilities, and highlighting the importance of creating a workplace culture that is positive, supportive and equitable for all.

During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in seemingly never-ending to-do lists. Before you dive head-first into the decorating, shopping, baking, wrapping and entertaining, Devereux Center for Resilient Children Director Susan Damico, M.A., suggests you take time to focus on your social and emotional health and well-being.

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island serves children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences across all stages of life. Learn how we are providing hope and healing to those in need.

An article co-authored by Devereux National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, was recently published in the journal, The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The article – “Improving autism identification and support for individuals assigned female at birth: clinical suggestions and research priorities” – offers ideas to ensure a fulfilling and empowered life for individuals and families with autism.

Devereux Arizona hit the jackpot with its annual “Double Down for Devereux” event to raise critical funds for children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. The event, which featured casino-style games, generated more than $40,000.