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Littleton Academy

Littleton Academy is a therapeutic residential school providing comprehensive clinical treatment and education to latency age children who have a history of complex trauma and significant behavioral/mental health issues and learning difficulties.

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At a Glance
Therapeutic residential school for children who will benefit from a structured, safe environment in which they can gain the skills needed to grow.

Age

6 to 12

Gender

All

Referrals

Public School Districts, MA DCF, MA DMH, RI DCYF, VT DMH, Private Pay

Capacity

Capacity

16 students
Our Approach

Littleton Academy staff work closely with students to provide social, emotional, and educational support in a warm, nurturing, and physically comfortable environment within the framework of ARC. The ARC model was developed to provide guidance for thoughtful clinical intervention with youth, develop internal core strength, self-regulation and competency skills, and build strong positive attachments.

Our residents attend school on-site, and are taught by a fully accredited teaching staff. Our individually tailored Success Plans are designed to be built around a child's age, educational and cognitive abilities, and treatment plans. Through healthy relationships, individualized attention and non-judgmental support, our boys and girls will feel safe and empowered as they gain the confidence and skills needed to grow.


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More About Us
Hear from Littleton Academy students and staff!

Educational Services

At Littleton Academy, students attend our on-site, year-round school with a full day of academic instruction. Our education program features small classes that blend cooperative, hands-on learning with individualized instruction. Teachers provide clinically-informed classroom support tailored to each student's emotional needs and learning style.

Beyond the traditional curriculum, we offer enrichment through expressive arts, health and fitness, music, and environmental education. Our campus spans two and a half acres, featuring a year-round outdoor basketball court, large play area, and multipurpose recreation room/gymnasium.

Our recreational program is well-equipped with both indoor resources (arts & crafts supplies, board games, card games, a comprehensive library, and age-appropriate video games, movies, and music) and outdoor equipment (sports gear, scooters, and bicycles). At Littleton, we emphasize participating and enjoying all activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Clinical Services

Littleton Academy provides individual and family therapy that supports our students in identifying their strengths and utilizing them daily. The program’s primary treatment framework is based on the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) model, which focuses on helping individuals develop internal core strengths, and build strong, positive attachment, self-regulation, and competency skills.

We also offer Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Therapy Dogs, and other unique therapy methods, all of which have proven effective in the treatment of many disorders, including trauma-related struggles.

Our Team
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Janae Sernoffsky

Program Director

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Janae joined Pelham Academy, a school of JRI, in 2015 as a Clinician after completing her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She also holds a Masters in Sports Psychology and has demonstrated a strong commitment to healthy living in both the clinical space and program culture. Janae quickly realized her passion for training and competency programming and joined the administrative team as the Director of Staff and Student Development. While completing the leadership program at JRI, Janae stepped into the role of Assistant Program Director. In this role, she provided direct oversight of the services provided to students as well as program operations. In 2025, Janae transitioned to the role of Program Director at Littleton Academy. Janae continues to embrace a student-centered and trauma-informed lens in her daily interactions with students to build healthy attachments and life skills.
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Zachary Kerr

Clinical Director

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Zachary began his career doing LGBTQ+ advocacy working at the state and national level. During this time Zachary participated in many policy and advocacy efforts to further the rights and legal protections for LGBTQ youth. While studying for his Bachelors in Social Work at Wheelock College Zachary had his first experience working for JRI doing in-home therapy and therapeutic mentoring through the Child Behavioral Health Initiative. After graduating with his masters in social work from Boston College Zachary began doing outreach outpatient therapy with mainly MassHealth enrolled youth and their families before transitioning to working in a therapeutic day school first as a clinician then as an administrator. Zachary is excited at the opportunity to rejoin JRI as the Clinical Director of Littleton Academy!
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Britny Pastuszak

Director of Educational Operations

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Britny joined Littleton Academy in 2020, where she developed an innovative Visual Art & STEM curriculum that combines creativity with technical skills. By integrating art with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, she created a program that fosters critical thinking and inspires students to explore the connections between these fields. A licensed Visual Art educator with a Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement, Britny is currently continuing her education at Fitchburg State University as a candidate for a Master’s in Art Education. Her dedication to professional growth and student success is evident in her recent promotion to Director of Educational Operations in November 2024. In this new role, Britny supports staff, teachers, and students throughout the school day, helping to integrate academic and therapeutic support seamlessly into the school environment.
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Lindsey Bloomindale

Co-Clinical Director

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Lindsey began her career in the mental health field as a direct care staff at Franciscan Children's Hospital CBAT unit. While working at Franciscan's, Lindsey was studying to complete her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College. After graduating with her master's degree, Lindsey worked as an inpatient therapist. After working at an inpatient unit, Lindsey came to Littleton Academy in 2021 as a clinician. Through her time at Littleton Academy, Lindsey was excited at the opportunity to join the administrative team as an administrator within the clinical department . She continues to provide clinical services to the clients at Littleton while also working to grow and build Littleton Academy as a whole as a part of the administrative team.
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Shoshana Green

Director of Education Services

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Shoshana earned her master's degree in special education at Lesley University in Cambridge. After completing her student teaching in Dedham, Shoshana ran a classroom for students with autism at one of the public schools in Woburn. She spent twelve years working as a special education resource room teacher in both Methuen and Groton, where she met her son. While going through the process of fostering and adopting her son and his sister, Shoshana found her passion in trauma-focused education. This led her to her first position at JRI, working as an English teacher at Littleton Academy. She is looking forward to helping more students access their education in her new position as Director of Educational Programming.

The staff at Littleton really took the time to get to know me as a person. When I came there I was angry all the time and just wanted to go home. They helped me learn what I was angry about and talk to my mom and I got to go home.

Bobby, Student

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Littleton Academy does not accept insurance.

Every student is assigned a clinician who meets with students for individual, group, and family therapy.

Referral Information

Referrals come from public schools, state agencies (like MA DCF, DMH, RI DCYF, VT DMH, NH DCYF), or through private pay. We also work with individual case agreements from other states.

Let's Connect

Janae Sernoffsky

Program Director

978) 952-6809 Ext 201

[email protected]

22 King Street Littleton, MA 01460

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Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed in the Let’s Connect box above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

(978) 952-6809 Ext 201 or (978) 952-8607

[email protected]

22 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed in the Let’s Connect box above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

(978) 952-6809 Ext 201 or (978) 952-8607

[email protected]

22 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


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