The Baker Center for Children & Families

The Baker Center for Children & Families (formerly Judge Baker Children’s Center) is a nationally recognized nonprofit behavioral health organization located at 53 Parker Hill Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to improving the emotional and psychological well‑being of children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and families. With over a century of service and affiliation with Harvard Medical School, the Baker Center offers a wide continuum of evidence‑based programs and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of youth facing a range of mental health and developmental challenges. Its outpatient offerings include comprehensive clinical assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, individual and group therapies, and specialized consultations designed to support positive outcomes for children struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral issues.

In addition to direct clinical care, the Baker Center provides specialized educational programs such as the Manville School, a therapeutic day school for children with emotional and learning difficulties, and Camp Baker, a therapeutic summer program for children with ADHD and related behavior challenges. Transition and skills‑building programs like Next Step: College Success & Independent Living help teens and young adults prepare for higher education and independent living. The organization also emphasizes broader systemic impact through professional training, policy advocacy, and quality care initiatives that advance best practices across the field of children’s mental health. Families benefit from psychoeducation, caregiver supports, and community resources as part of a holistic approach to strengthening family resilience and child development.