With the close of the Brooklyn Developmental Center, John Cosentino, a 51-year-old with a history of seizures and self-injuries, will move to a home that offers more independence. His parents are terrified.
John Cosentino is one of the many adults living in Brooklyn Developmental Center (BDC) who suffers from a severe developmental disorder. As more mental health centers are slated to close, parents worry that group homes may not provide adequate care.
With the close of the Brooklyn Developmental Center, John Cosentino, a 51-year-old with a history of seizures and self-injuries, will move to a home that offers more independence. His parents are terrified.
John Cosentino is one of the many adults living in Brooklyn Developmental Center (BDC) who suffers from a severe developmental disorder. As more mental health centers are slated to close, parents worry that group homes may not provide adequate care.