The Child Center of NY

Save the date! The Child Center's Annual Golf Outing will return in 2025. Join us at Glen Head Country Club on Monday, September 8th, for a fantastic day of golf and community spirit, supporting The Child Center and the families we serve.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help make a difference in the community! If you're dedicated to creating positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our two open positions below and apply today! - Psychosocial/Community Rehabilitation Specialists - (Fee-For-Service/Home Visits) https://lnkd.in/gG-ggAXw - Psychotherapist (Fee-For-Service/Home Visit) https://lnkd.in/gkfxG-DN

Flashback Friday! At Parsons Community School in Flushing, Queens, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month with a talk from Jeff Dess, a Queens native, author, and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill. Our students delved into the history of Dr. King and the civil rights movement, enjoyed a spoken word performance, and took part in a guided meditation focused on affirmations of excellence. Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this event. Jeff Dessources Target

Students from Parsons Community School shared their creativity and compassion by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for individuals at Queens Centers for Progress’ Community Connections Center! QCP, celebrating 75 years of service, provides vital support to children and adults with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and community involvement. We are so grateful to our amazing students for helping spread joy and connection through this thoughtful card exchange. A small act of kindness can make a big impact! Special thanks to Council Member Gennaro’s office for helping facilitate this beautiful initiative. Queens Centers for Progress

In the Rockaways, neighbors help neighbors—not just during the holidays, but every day. This spirit was on full display at the Second Annual Community Unity Cultural Celebration of Kwanzaa, where over 180 community members came together to honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa through music, dance, storytelling, and togetherness. For Cash+Community Works participants Vernell and Kimberly, this celebration was more than an event—it was a reflection of their daily commitment to uplifting their community. From launching grassroots initiatives to mentoring the next generation, they embody the values of unity, collective work, and self-determination. Kwanzaa is a reminder that hope, connection, and shared responsibility can transform lives. Let’s carry these principles forward all year long! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dBwZz5ck

Meet the newest members of The Child Center team! Veronica Vargas is our new Office Manager at headquarters in Forest Hills Tower, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Sherilyn Blake joins our development team as Director of Philanthropic Strategy and Operations, bringing fresh energy to advancing our mission. We’re so excited to have them on board and can’t wait to see the amazing impact they’ll make. Join us in giving Veronica and Sherilyn a warm welcome!

This month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Jessica Barrera-Morales, LCSW-R, who has been promoted to Vice President of Integrated Behavioral Health Services! With an impressive 24 years of experience in behavioral health—18 of them dedicated to The Child Center—Jessica has been a driving force in supporting families and transforming lives. In her new role, she’ll oversee our three Family Wellness Centers and lead with innovative strategies to ensure the highest level of care across all sites. Jessica’s unwavering commitment to our mission and her passion for helping families continue to inspire us all. Please join us in congratulating Jessica on this well-deserved promotion!

At The Child Center, our team is the heart of everything we do. Today, we’re celebrating four incredible individuals who have dedicated years of service to uplifting children, families, and our communities. Their passion, hard work, and unwavering commitment have helped shape countless lives, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their contributions. Please join us in celebrating these milestones and thanking them for their dedication! Mukta Chakraborty, Assistant Teacher - 11 years Laura Martinez, Administrative Assistant - 10 years Nicholas Ferreira, Senior Vice President, Youth Development - 17 years Rawshan Khanam, Teacher - 12 years

February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and impact of Black leaders, past and present. This month, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way and recognize the changemakers of today—including the children, families, and communities we serve. Together, let’s continue to uplift, invest in, and build a future where every child’s potential is limitless. Stay tuned as we share highlights from Black History Month celebrations across our Child Center programs!

Meet Noelia, a young entrepreneur whose passion for baking turned into a thriving business, Noelia’s Sweet Delights! What started as a way to earn extra cash for her family has now grown into a successful venture, thanks to her hard work—and a little support from our Cash+Community Works (C+C) initiative. Noelia’s journey is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. This National Poverty in America Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in families and their dreams. When we uplift one, we uplift entire communities. Read more about Noelia’s story and how C+C is making a difference → https://lnkd.in/guNqnY9v