The Committee For Hispanic Children And Families Inc

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO COMBINING EDUCATION, CAPACITY-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY TO STRENGTHEN THE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND CONTINUUM OF LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK DESCRIPTION:CHCF FCCN SERVES AFFILIATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE NETWORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. OUR PROVIDERS RECEIVE RESOURCES THAT ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SPECIALIZE IN EACH AREA. OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES HAS LED US TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY STRATEGIES THAT ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, IN THEIR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FCCN HAS CONNECTED WITH THE BRONX COMMUNITY THROUGH FACE-TO-FACE ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS, LITERACY PROMOTION, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

SOCIAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION:THE CHCF SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO HELPING ASYLUM-SEEKING FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO ARRIVE AT THE SANCTUARY SHELTER.OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PERSONALIZED AND TAILORED TO MEET EACH RESIDENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS. EVERY FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS AND PROVIDE TAILORED REFERRALS TO LEGAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. OUR CASE MANAGERS ACT AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES, ENSURING THAT THE CLIENTS RECEIVE THE BEST SUPPORT AND CARE POSSIBLE.WE UNDERSTAND THAT FINDING A SAFE AND STABLE HOME IS CRUCIAL FOR ASYLUM-SEEKING FAMILIES, AND OUR TEAM INCLUDES A HOUSING SPECIALIST WHO HELPS CLIENTS APPLY FOR AND PURSUE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR HOUSING SPECIALIST GUIDES THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FIND A SAFE AND STABLE HOME.APART FROM CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES, WE ALSO PROVIDE CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG RESIDENTS IN OUR SHELTER. OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. FOR PRESCHOOLERS WE OFFER A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, FROM STORY TIME TO ARTS AND CRAFTS, WHICH TAKE PLACE EVERY DAY. AFTER SCHOOL, ON BREAKS, AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN GET HOMEWORK HELP AND PARTICIPATE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND TRIPS. CHCF COLLABORATES WITH A DIVERSE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING RFK, HISPANIC FEDERATION, GOYA, GIRL SCOUTS, RED CROSS, AND MANY MORE, TO AMPLIFY OUR IMPACT AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE.POLICY DESCRIPTION:THE POLICY DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON POLICIES, ANALYZES LEGISLATION, AND ADVOCATES AROUND ISSUES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION, PRE-K-12 EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES, AND INTERSECTIONAL FAMILY NEEDS AND BARRIERS IN ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THE POLICY DEPARTMENT FURTHER FORMS AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COALITIONS TOWARDS THOSE ENDS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION:THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DESIGNED ITS PROGRAMS TO REINFORCE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, SUCH AS CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LIFE SKILLS, VIA ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAMS OFFER ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATE FIVE (5) DAYS A WEEK BETWEEN 2PM-6PM. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES ARE THE ARTS (DANCE AND DRAMA), COOKING CLUBS, SPORTS AND FITNESS, STEAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, JOURNALISM, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL). OUR PROGRAMS HAVE 1 TO 2 DOE CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO SERVE AS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS TO HELP WITH THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT VIA ONE-ON-ONE AND/OR GROUP TUTORING AND PROVIDE TAILORED LESSON PLANS. THE OPENING DOORS TO THE FUTURE (ODF) PROGRAM OFFERS A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR GEARED TOWARDS EXPOSING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES OUR PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE, MARKETABLE SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE AND SELF-AWARENESS OF THEIR STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES AND INTERESTS. THE ODF WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, DRESS FOR SUCCESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CYBERSECURITY TRAINING, CAREER PANELS AND CAREER EXPLORATION FIELD TRIPS.

EARLY CARE & EDUCATION INSTITUTE:AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG, PRIMARILY LATINO, CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR EDUCATORS AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR PARENTS. THE INSTITUTE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY GUIDING PARTICIPANTS THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND HANDS-ON SUPPORT, TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR EDUCATORS THAT SERVE HISPANIC NYC CHILDREN AND OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.