The Child Center of NY

Mission Statement

The Child Center of NY began in 1953 as a children's counseling center in Queens. Today, we are a powerful community presence throughout NYC, reaching more than 35,000 children and their families each year. Our mission is to strengthen children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. We guide children from birth to adulthood with evidence-based, innovative programs that engage them with school and help them become secure, capable, and confident. We work in five main program areas: Early childhood education (including Monday-to-Friday Head Start programs); Behavioral Health; Health Homes and Integrated care; Prevention and family support; and Youth Development (including our many after-school programs and community schools).

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