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
Family Center Open House
The Family Center is hosting an Open House on February 2nd, 10am to 12pm. Enjoy light refreshments, while learning more about the agency’s services, including the Legal Wellness Institute, family stabilization, Irene LeeKong Institute, and the newly added Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and Medication Assisted Treatment program, Healthy Branches.You must RSVP by January 19th to nseda@thefamilycenter.org or amorgan@thefamilycenter.org to attend.
Toy Drive & Holiday Party
The Family Center’s annual toy drive and holiday party returned back in person for the first time since 2019. Due continued Covid protocols, the event was converted to a more intimate, health-conscious event but still kept the same lively and welcoming atmosphere as it had in past years. It also still featured a celebrity guest- Santa Claus! Attending families had …
Art in the Park
The Family Center recently hosted an art workshop in Brooklyn’s Ft. Greene Park for children and their parents, or caregivers. The workshop, led by Angeli Rasbury, provides youth the opportunity to build confidence through creative expression. Watch below to learn about the power of artistic expression in helping our children grow and thrive!
Caregiver Picnic
On August 25th, The Family Center hosted a Back-to-School Picnic Celebration in Brooklyn’s Von King Park. The day was filled with activities and games, and culminated in the ultimate tug of war competition. Meanwhile, children’s caregivers enjoyed an afternoon of relaxing and socializing. TFC staff and clients gratefully welcomed the support of volunteers from across the tri-state area. Volunteers came …
Spring Soirée
Thursday, April 28th The Family Center celebrated our 2022 Spring Soirée at Tribeca Rooftop. The event replaced the annual Harvest Ball, which was pushed back two years due to the pandemic. This year’s three honorees included a woman who has made it her mission giving young people the dream prom experience; an entire family with a decades-long record of supporting Family Center …
TFC Welcomes NYS Attorney General and The Brooklyn Community Foundation
On Thursday, March 24th, The Family Center was thrilled to welcome NYS Attorney General Letitia James and The Brooklyn Community Foundation to our office. The Foundation announced 10 new grants to support recovery programming and substance use disorder services in Brooklyn. The Family Center is a grateful recipient of one such grant awarded by the Foundation!Family Center executives with Jocelynne …
NYS Essential Workers Run the Brooklyn Marathon for Trauma-Exposed TFC Youth
George and Luis are friends who challenge each other to do better and be better. The Family Center is thrilled to benefit from their friendly competition this coming Sunday, April 24th, 2022 when they run the Brooklyn Marathon for the children and youth receiving our services. As essential workers, George and Luis know what the collective trauma of the past …
Another Successful Parenting Support Group
The Family Center has just wrapped up another cycle of our virtual Parenting Journey group. It was 12 sessions of laughter, tears, introspection and community. As our parents worked through some difficult topics and discussions, we definitely grew closer in our shared commitment to raising the future leaders of tomorrow. For those who are unaware, Parenting Journey is a 12 …