The Brookfield Institute was founded in 2007. The vision of the Brookfield Institute was shaped by its original founders, experts in the fields of psychotherapy, medicine, and community organizing. They collaborated to offer a unique approach to trauma resilience training, crafted in partnership with the internationally renowned Strategies in Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) program.
After the shocking suicide of Marine Cpl. Jeff Lucey, from Belchertown, MA. in June 2004, the Institute began to apply its expertise in trauma resilience to create specialized programs for veterans, and communities working with veterans.
In 2021, the Brookfield Institute became HomeFront Strong, a shift that aligned with new leadership in the form of Executive Director Jennifer Baublitz, a career military spouse and expert in resilience building programs. With this new name and new approach, HomeFront Strong was established in memory of SFC Christopher Boynton, whose parents Paul and Patty Boynton and extended family preserve his legacy of love through their support of the organization.
