Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving adolescent children with severe mental health disorders. Founded in 1855, JFBHS serves more than 100 children annually.

For the past sixteen years, Collegiate School students have collected and provided prom outfits to the residents at Jackson-Feild through The Fairy Godmother Project. Their mission is to provide a high school prom experience for children whose circumstances are such that they would not get to attend a school dance like prom outside of JFBHS.

Throughout the year, Collegiate School students collect donated prom attire and conducted fund raisers to purchase supplemental items such as shoes and accessories. 

Saturday, May14, 2022, was the “shopping day” for the girls of JFBHS. Collegiate students were able to transform the JFBHS recreation center into a boutique filled with racks of prom dresses. Tables were lined with shoes, an accessory station, and even a table for the girls to pick out their make-up.

The recreation center was filled with laughter and excitement as residents had smiles from ear to ear on their faces after their successful shopping experience. The Collegiate students helped each girl find an ensemble that makes them feel and look beautiful, and the Jackson-Feild girls are so excited to show off their outfits at the upcoming prom. The students’ generosity and kindness is much appreciated by both children and staff.