St. Joseph’s Villa is proud to announce that our CEO Kathleen Burke Barrett will be honored with a 2013 Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities this October. The Humanitarian Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Kathleen has spent her entire career in education and philanthropy, providing compassionate help and hope to those in need. ...Read More
For three years Craig Coles has served as a Treatment Specialist for children with autism at St. Joseph's Villa. He became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2004 and was recently licensed as such through the Virginia Board of Medicine. Credentialed nationally and licensed by the state, Craig now works with Dr. Ken Macurik in the Villa's new Early Autism program. Early Autism Services at St. Joseph's Villa provides therapy for children ages 2 ...Read More
Thanks for visiting our new and much-improved website, designed with you in mind. We invite you to take a few moments to explore all the updated content and features. And, if you haven't already, feel free to connect with the Villa through our social media networks! Click the icons at the top of this page. We're also pleased to introduce a mobile version of the website. Stay in touch with us while you're on the go! Kudos to Impression ...Read More
St. Joseph's Villa had the honor of welcoming Governor McDonnell to our campus on June 24, 2013 for his Road to Ending Homelessness Press Conference. During the press conference, the Governor announced a 16% decline in homelessness throughout Virginia over the last three years. He attributed much of the success to rapid re-housing and cited St. Joseph's Villa as a state leader in reducing homelessness. Today (July 1, 2013), the Villa's ...Read More
Post written by Jenny Friar, Director of Development for St. Joseph's Villa While I am not a teacher, I have the honor of working alongside them every day in my role as Director of Development at St. Joseph’s Villa. I have seen first-hand the magical partnerships that can develop between children and the adults who are professionally charged with helping, healing, and educating them. As the parent of a toddler, ...Read More
Post written by Dr. Ken Macurik, Director of Developmental Disabilities at St. Joseph’s Villa and Doctoral Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Modern research shows that early behavioral services may improve overall functioning and produce significant gains in IQ for children with autism who enter treatment at 2 to 3 years of age. With the recommended screening age for autism spectrum disorders recently being lowered to 18 months, there is an ...Read More
“It takes a village to raise a child.” I have come to recognize the truth in this statement through my position of Mentor Program Coordinator at St. Joseph’s Villa. Growing up I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by individuals who contributed to my successes and stood by me through my struggles. It was thanks to them that I decided to mentor a child throughout my college career. Little did ...Read More
