Culture of Care
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is committed to providing and demonstrating a culture of care throughout our many layers of engagement with youth, our staff team, caregivers and the communities
we serve. Providing an environment that is not only physically safe, but also emotionally safe, for our stakeholders is of the utmost importance to the fulfillment of our mission and our values.
Our staff team participates in training and professional development that integrates best practices in youth development with a trauma-informed approach led by our Youth Resource Navigators and Executive teams.
Culture of Care
Vision Statement
At Boys and Girls Club of Metro South, we envision a community where every young person thrives in an environment of unwavering support
and care. Our purpose is clear: to provide nurturing growth and resilience across all levels - from youth to staff to the broader community.
We are committed to equipping our youth, staff, and community members with the necessary tools and skills to navigate the complexities of life, fostering a culture that embraces support and skill-building to address the day-today conflicts inherent in youth’s lives. Our approach
is grounded in trauma sensitivity and informed by the understanding that healing and growth require safe spaces.
Our objective goes beyond academic achievement, focusing on cultivating essential life skills such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, perseverance, communication, problem-solving, and engagement.
We recognize that true development encompasses the social and emotional growth of young people, supporting the holistic well-being
of each child. Central to our vision is the empowerment of our professionals, providing them with the resources, training, and
support needed to deliver high-quality care and guidance.
We believe that a Culture of Care rests upon three pillars: physical safety, psychological safety, and cultural safety, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and embraced for who they are.
Youth Resource Navigators
Positive social-emotional development is one of our most important goals for our members. Social-emotional development improves youth’s readiness to learn, self-confidence, behavior, academic performance, and overall personal development. Socially and emotionally competent youth are better prepared to navigate the world around them and are more likely to succeed in school, at the Club, and in life.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South proudly employs a dedicated full-time Youth Resource Navigator in each of our Clubhouses in order to provide additional social-emotional support to youth in-need of assistance to overcome behavioral challenges, access mental health resources, and more.
These licensed professionals can also connect parents/guardians with referrals for additional wrap-around services available in the community or within the public school district. To access our Youth Resource Navigators, parents or guardians can reach out directly and discreetly via the contact information listed on our website. Youth Resource Navigators may also initiate a conversation with parents or guardians when behavioral or other social-emotional concerns are indentified by Club staff.
Training and Professional Development Partners
David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
On-Site Staffing Resources
- Youth Resource Navigators
- Behavior Support Team Members
- Youth Development Professionals trained in Mental Health First Aid and/or Trauma Response
- AmeriCorps Vista Support Team Members
- MA Service Alliance Commonwealth Corps Work Based Learning Coordinator
Our Network of Referral Partners
- MA Department of Mental Health
- Brockton Neighborhood Day Health
- MA Department of Children and Families
- MA Department of Public Health
- Community Counseling of Bristol County
- Family and Community Resources, Inc.
- Luminosity Counseling Services