Brewer Porch serves children who have been referred for behavioral issues for both in-patient and out-patient care. Many of the in-patient, residential, children are wards of the state. The out-patient component serves community children from our area.

We are focusing our efforts on volunteers and garden materials for our Spring 2024 Project. Our goal is to clean up the garden from last year and plant new vegetables for the children to both maintain and eat.

Additionally, if you would like to make a donation to PSA Brewer-Porch projects, you may access this link, give your donation to any PSA member, reach out to Jennifer Anderson or Charlotte Park to arrange pick-up on campus, and/or use the QR code listed below.

The Brewer-Porch Children’s Center (BPCC) is a program of the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama and our programs are closely linked to the university’s mission of Service, Teaching and Research.  Brewer-Porch was established by the Alabama Legislature in 1970 to provide a model treatment program for Alabama’s special needs children, adolescent, and their families.  Thus, we have a long and rich tradition of building on children’s strengths with patience, care and compassion.  Our mission is to serve children and families with behavioral health needs in order to maximize their potential, to educate students and professionals in the field, and to develop innovative approaches to clinical practice. Our services include:  intensive residential, short-term treatment and evaluation residential, moderate-level residential, outpatient day treatment, and community autism intervention.  Treatment is based on an interdisciplinary approach and our treatment team includes nurses, psychologists, teachers, social workers, therapists, mental health workers, consulting psychiatrists, and consulting dietitians.

The PSA supports Brewer-Porch by raising funds that provide the Center’s residential children with much needed support during the holiday season. During the Christmas season, BPCC will have approximately 60 children and adolescents (ages 6 – 16) on in the residential programs.  If you would like to give to this worthy cause, make a donation to our Brewer Porch Fund and select “Brewer Porch PSA Project” and note your gift is for Brewer-Porch.  Holiday donations are accepted year around.  This year’s goal is to raise $1,500.

Thank you so much for your support of Brewer-Porch Children’s Center!

Brewer Porch Children's Center