Who we are
BACC, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, nationally accredited, multi-disciplinary comprehensive community mental health provider that serves more than 850 children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities and children at risk of mental health problems in Miami-Dade County. Many of the clients served would need residential placement if BACC programs were not available to them. The Center’s community Board of Trustees, composed of outstanding leaders in education and mental health, is headed by Dr. Robert F. Moore, President, and Carolyn Jenkins-Jaeger, Chairman. Dr. Moore has a distinguished background in exceptional student education and is affiliated with the University of Miami. Mrs. Jenkins-Jaeger has been a leader in the field of child welfare and has been involved with BACC for more than 30 years, including previously serving as CEO.
The Center’s mission is to keep children and adolescents in school and functioning effectively in their homes so that they may become contributing members of our community. BACC provides comprehensive, integrated mental health/education services for students in its day treatment programs, as well as offering other evidence-based programs, including: therapeutic after school and summer programs, early intervention services, comprehensive assessments and transition. BACC's services include: individual, group and family therapies; assessments; parent consultation; teacher consultation; case management; psychiatric evaluations and consultations; and behavioral interventions. Learn More...
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The Center has a Compliance and Ethics Program and is committed to adhering to applicable federal and state laws and regulations
and to making a sincere effort to prevent, detect and correct any improper, illegal or unethical activities.
Heroes in the Fight is a recognition partnership program established by Eli Lilly and Company. The program
celebrates dignity, courage, hope, and recovery in the ongoing treatment of persons with serious and persistent
mental illness (SPMI) by recognizing “heroes” who provide care and support for patients with SPMI and their
families. On October 5th, 2006, the South Florida Mental Health Association held its Heroes in the Fight event.
Bertha Abess Children’s Center (BACC) received an award for its Treatment Team. It is a tremendous recognition
to the BACC staff to have received this distinguished award.
BACC is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by
voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
