SPARK Center

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Contact Information

Boston Medical Center
Contact: Barbara Hughes, Operations Director
Email Address: Barbara.Hughes@bmc.org
Phone: 617-414-0502
Fax: 617-534-2057

255 River Street Mattapan, MA 02126
Area Served: Boston

Map Location SPARK Center

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. We 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
  • special education needs
  • complex medical needs
  • neurological problems 
  • HIV/AIDS

 

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Camps-Day
  • Day Activity
  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Socialization Activities
  • Speech Therapy

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Education
  • Medical

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, Private Insurance
  • Licensed By: Department of Early Education and Care; Bureau of Nutrition; NAEYC