Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial Inc

In 1918, when charles f. Brooker formed the maria seymour brooker memorial, the articles of association (2) stated that..." the said corporation is formed to continue and perpetuate the works of benevolence, aid, charity and education to which maria seymour brooker of torrington, ct.,was devoted throughout her life; and the chief purposes of the corporation are fourfold. Namely, the establishment and maintenance in torrington of a day nursery..." to this end, the childcare program perpetuates one of the original benevolent goals of the organization. The revenue generated by the child care program is used totally to offset the expense of the program.

Brooker operates many programs that serve the community. Programs include pediatric therapies, (partner program), support for relatives raising relatives' children, (relatives as parents program) and aptitude testing & career exploration program for high school students, (pathway to success program).