The Therapeutic Nursery, a bilingual treatment center, was created in 1982 to address the needs of high-risk community families with young children. Focusing on antecedents and consequences of child abuse and neglect, the program works to strengthen the mother-child relationship, improve parenting skills and keep families intact. Comprehensive services are provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.
Treatment is bilingual and culturally appropriate.
The Therapeutic Nursery can serve approximately 50 families at one time. The average length of treatment is six months to one year.