Ivy Gamble Cobb on Spectrum News’ In Focus with Cheryl Wills

The Family Center Executive Director Ivy Gamble Cobb was interviewed by Cheryl Wills of Spectrum News’ In Focus this past Sunday, March 26th. The two discussed the importance of honoring Social Work Month and how The Family Center has been partnering with New Yorkers to meet their families’ needs for 29 years.Watch the Interview

TFC’s CCBHC Featured on MorganStanley.com

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TFC Quoted in The Chronicle of Social Change

The Family Center Executive Director Ivy Gamble Cobb and our Director of Social Services, Marya Gilborn, were both recently quoted in The Chronicle of Social Change! At The Family Center, we are proud to serve kin caregiver families and always hope that our knowledge and expertise helps provide this brave community of caregivers and children with the resources they need …

Family Center Client Featured in New York Times

The Family Center could not be prouder of each and every one of our grandparent caregivers -those mature New Yorkers, who have stepped up to the plate to care for their grandchildren, long after they have finished raising their own children. We are honored to work with them, share in their triumphs, and address their challenges with our expert services. …

The Buddy Program in amNewYork

The Family Center Buddy Program was recently featured in an amNewYork article entitled “Volunteer in NYC: Where to lend a helping hand“ We are delighted that our signature volunteer program supporting the precious children and youth, receiving our services, is receiving this press!  Sign up to mentor today!

A Family Center Attorney Notable in the NYC Nonprofit World

Though Else Cruz Pearson joined The Family Center’s expert legal team only two years ago, she has made an incredible impact on our agency and more importantly, on the vulnerable New Yorkers receiving her legal counsel and representation.  Elsa’s impressive work, and her extensive resume involving social justice and education, recently caught the attention of New York Nonprofit Media. Click …

TFC Featured in New York Times

A Family Center grandmother is getting some well-deserved kudos by The New York Times Neediest Cases, as she stepped forward to care for her grandchildren after one of her daughters lost her fight with breast cancer. While our attorneys helped Glenda gain custody of her granddaughters and an agency social worker provided her and the girls with counseling, The Family …

TFC Board member featured in Susan G Komen for the Cure Campaign

The Family Center is delighted to announce that our Board member Alatheia Pena was one of four breast cancer survivors chosen from around the country by Susan G Komen for the Cure to be featured in their new public service announcements online and in print.  Alantheia has benefited from The Family Center’s services for breast cancer survivors, their children and …

FamilyNet in NYC ACS E-Newsletter

This month, The Family Center’s Manhattan-based child welfare program, FamilyNet, is featured in an e-newsletter published by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services’ Office of Preventive Technical Assistance.  This Office works diligently with NYC child welfare programs like The Family Center’s to assist us in obtaining needed services for the children and families in FamilyNet. At The Family Center, we …