Italian Home for Children
Susan Keays, LICSW has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Susan started their career in 2010 as the Director of Emergency Services at Riverside Community Care. Susan then worked as a Trauma Responder at the same organization from 2012 to 2016. In 2014, Susan took on the role of Adjunct Professor at Boston College and also served as the Director of Evaluation and Referral Services at Tenet Healthcare/MetroWest Medical Center. From 2015 to 2016, they worked as the Children and Adolescent Division Director at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston.
Since 2016, Susan has been associated with the Italian Home for Children. Susan has held several leadership positions at the organization, including roles such as Senior Vice President of Programs, Chief Operations Officer, and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Currently, they serve as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Italian Home for Children.
Susan Keays, LICSW received their BA in Psychology from Boston College. Following this, they pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a focus on Clinical Social Work, Health, and Mental Health at Boston College School of Social Work. In 2009, they obtained their LICSW certification from the Board of Social Work. Additionally, Susan completed the Management & Supervision in Human Services Certificate Program at Boston College School of Social Work.
Italian Home for Children
Italian Home for Children offers its help to children ages 4-14 in our residential and day treatment programs and through our educational services. These children may have learning disabilities or emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns brought on by trauma in their home, school or community. Unfortunately, many children and families are faced with overcoming these situations alone, but with help from Italian Home, these issues are oftentimes resolved. Italian Home for Children provides these boys and girls with the best education, care and treatment so they can thrive at home or in their community. With individualized therapies and around-the-clock nurturing, we help them rebuild their lives - emotionally and academically. In addition, we also pave the way for a healthy and safe reintegration back into their schools, families and communities by giving them the tools to cope with their traumatic situations. The programs and services administered by Italian Home are the last and only link between these children and the lives they so desperately wish to live.