Who Do We Serve?

Nazareth serves children who present complicated profiles of clinical need and risk, including genetic vulnerabilities, exposure to neglect and trauma, and loss/disruptive placements. Their histories compromise thier academic and social/emotional functioning, resulting in behaviors involving trauma-reactive safety concerns; i.e., verbal violence, physical agression, sexual misconduct, and many other asocial/destructive behaviors. Many of our youth have multiple diagnoses, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, reactive attachment disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.