Dianna DeVanna Center
About
The Dianne DeVanna Center is a Braintree organization that supports children and families through parenting education, hands-on help and family services. Its mission is rooted in a tragedy: on September 23, 1978, 11-year-old Dianne DeVanna lost her life to family violence, and the center has worked since 1978 so that no other child suffers the same fate. The work centers on helping parents provide a stable, loving and nurturing home.
Families served may face limited resources or the effects of mental health and substance use disorders. The center’s philosophy is to offer support, education and quality care with dignity and respect, recognizing that parenting comes with great challenges. It aims to become part of each family’s support system, giving parents the resources and education to meet their children’s needs, on the view that services provided at the right time can make a profound difference.
What to Know
- Since 2012, the center has been part of the Bay State Community Services continuum of care.
- It marked its 40th anniversary with an event honoring Dianne DeVanna’s legacy.
- The Town of Braintree lists the center among its town resources.
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