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With the close of the Brooklyn Developmental Center, John Cosentino, a 51-year-old with a history of seizures and self-injuries, will move to a home that offers more independence. His parents are terrified.
John Cosentino is one of the many adults living in Brooklyn Developmental Center (BDC) who suffers from a severe developmental disorder. As more mental health centers are slated to close, parents worry that group homes may not provide adequate care.
