Welcome to Starr Commonwealth, a Premier Children's Charity.

Starr Commonwealth is internationally recognized as a leader in transformational programs for children, families, schools and communities. Founded in 1913, Starr’s treatment philosophy is rooted in seeing something good in every child, which serves as the guiding principle in its strength-based approach. Starr offers a full spectrum of community-based early intervention and prevention services along with specialized residential programs. Through the Starr Institute of Training, parents, clinicians, educators and childcare professionals now have access to Starr’s highly successful and innovative techniques aimed at bringing out the best in every child.


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The Circle of Courage - Monday, Sept. 13, 2010

 

The Circle of Courage, a Starr Institute for Training program, welcomes you to join us on September 13, 2010 on our Albion, Michigan campus for a free training opportunity. Click here to download the flyer.

 

Dr. Martin Brokenleg will present the “Circle of Courage,” a model of youth empowerment supported by contemporary research, the heritage of early youth work pioneers and Native philosophies of child care. The core values of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity - creating an environment that can claim and reclaim all youth, will be presented.

 

As Dean of the Circle of Courage Institute, Dr. Brokenleg consults worldwide and provides training for individuals who work with at-risk youth.  He holds a doctorate in psychology and is a graduate of the Episcopal Divinity School. Dr. Brokenleg has consulted and led training programs throughout North America, New Zealand and South Africa.

 

Join us for this free training September 13, 2010 from 8:30am to 12:00pm on the Starr Albion campus. For more information, please call 800.285.7910 or e-mail courage@reclaiming.com.

 


Founder's Day - Sunday, October 3, 2010


Featuring Keynote by Erin Gruwell, teacher, author and founder of The Freedom Writers Foundation.

 

Join us in celebrating Starr's 97 years of service to youth, families, professionals and communities.  Register online today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Outside In: Meeting the Needs of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders


Click the link to download a pdf of the white paper, From the Outside In: Meeting the Needs of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Learn how Montcalm Schools helps families address the social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges of living with Autism, Asperger's, and other developmental disorders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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