SPARK Center Boston Medical Center

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Narrative

Youth programming for teens and young adults living with medical challenges, such as  Human ImmunoDeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and Sickle Cell Disease.

The SPARK Center is a therapeutic, specialty child care program providing a range of medical, educational, mental health, and nutritional services. With a focus on premature babies and substance exposed newborns (SEN), we also serve children whose lives are affected by emotional and behavioral challenges related to domestic violence and abuse; developmental delays and special education needs; and complex medical needs, such as neurological problems and HIV/AIDS. Private Pay, Vouchers and open DCF cases are accepted.

Service Types

• After School Programs
• Camps-Day
• Day Activity
• Discrimination
• Domestic Violence Counseling
• Job Seeking
• Job Skills
• Job Training
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment
• Counseling
• Day Care
• Education
• Mental Health
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Birth Defects
• Blood disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Chromosome Disorders
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Digestive Disorders
• Growth Disorders
• Hydrocephalus
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Disability
• Nonverbal Communication
• Physical Disabilities
• Skin Disorders

Ages Served

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

• French
• Haitian
• Haitian-Creole
• Other
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: Department of Early Education and Care; Bureau of Nutrition; NAEYC
• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: Department of Early Education and Care; Bureau of Nutrition; NAEYC