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What does it take to end generational poverty?

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It Takes You.

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Who We Are

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 nearly 60,000 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.

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What We Do

With more than 60 locations and virtual programs across the city, we’re closing the gap for kids and families in New York's under-served communities by providing critical services where they’re needed most.

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Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services

Mental health and addiction treatment services are available for all ages, in multiple languages. 

Call us at 718-358-8288 to learn more.

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Join Our Team

Interviewing now for positions throughout NYC: social workers, youth advocates, mental health workers, and more.

Careers that make your community grow. 

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Our Impact

Last year, we provided education and counseling services to nearly 60,000 children and families. Throughout this process, we have witnessed the profound resilience of the communities we serve and have watched as they break the cycle of generational poverty and create extraordinary opportunities for themselves and their neighbors. Our comprehensive approach empowers and recognizes that our communities know best.

Support Our Children & Families

Are you ready to disrupt the cycle of poverty?

It only takes minutes to change the trajectory of a life.

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