Northside Center For Child Development Inc

TO FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES & SEEK TO EMPOWER THEM TO RESPOND CONSTRUCTIVELY TO NEGATIVE SOCIETAL FACTORS INCLUDING RACISM AND DEPRIVATION.

NORTHSIDE CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, INC.'S ("NORTHSIDE") PROGRAMS STILL EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLE ESTABLISHED 75 YEARS AGO BY NORTHSIDE FOUNDERS DRS.KENNETH B. AND MAMIE P. CLARK. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE OVER 3,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED EACH DAY ANNUALLY HAVE THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, WE HAVE ADOPTED A HYBRID MODE AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THROUGH DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE, NORTHSIDE BRINGS STABILITY AND HOPE TO FAMILIES FACING CRITICAL LIFE CHALLENGES AND HELPS BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND INTERVENTION IN THREE (3) CRITICAL AREAS: A) BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH, EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH, B) PREVENTIVE SERVICES, C) HOME BASED CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND C) EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. A) BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL PROGRAMS NORTHSIDE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS PROVIDE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH PSYCHIATRIC, PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL, AND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. CLINICAL STAFF ARE TRAINED IN EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT MODELS INCLUDING COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (CBT), TRAUMA FOCUSED CBT (TFCBT), CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM, AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. CLINIC IS LOCATED AT ITS MAIN SITE ON 1475 PARK AVE AND THE CLINIC HOURS ARE 8:00AM -8:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND 9:30AM - 3:30PM ON SATURDAYS. NORTHSIDE HAS 10 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS IN ITS CLINIC IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN REFERRED BY THE SCHOOL; OFFER SUPPORT TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN ADDRESSING AND MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY CRISES; AND STRENGTHEN SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE SCHOOL CLINICS OPERATE WITHIN THE SCHOOL'S HOURS OF OPERATION AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENTS SERVED. CLINICS ARE LOCATED AT: KIPP INFINITY ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL, CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND P.S. 161, EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS' ACADEMY I AND II, EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS' ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, ALAN LOCKE SCHOOL, (P.S. 185, AND HARLEM CHARTER LINK) KIPP COLLEGE PREP AND KIPP ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL. NORTHSIDE ALSO OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT ARE PART OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: A) EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDES DIRECT EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CONSULTATION, TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO EARLY LEARN PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MANHATTAN. CLINICIANS TRAINED IN CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY, TRIPLE P AND PLAY THERAPY PROVIDE FLEXIBLE AND FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE HOLISTIC NEEDS OF CHILD AND FAMILY. B) NORTHSIDE'S PREVENTIVE SERVICE UNIT IS A FAMILY SUPPORT, EVIDENCE BASED MODEL, PREVENTION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS UNDER NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICE (ACS). THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS IS TO WORK WITH FAMILIES WHERE THERE IS RISK TO CHILD SAFETY AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THEY CONSEQUENTLY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE HOME. THE GOAL OF FAMILY SUPPORT IS TO ASSESS AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN THE HOME, CREATE A HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT CAN SUPPORT POSITIVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME AND THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY CONNECTION (FC) IS A 12 MONTH PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON NEGLECT, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FACTORS IN FAMILY LIFE THAT HAVE OR COULD ENDANGER A CHILD. WORKERS ARE BA LEVEL CASE PLANNERS/CASE WORKERS AND MA LEVEL SUPERVISORS/MANAGERS. THE VISIT LEVEL PER MONTH IS DETERMINED BY ACS AND FC AND RANGES FROM WEEKLY VISITS TO TWO VISITS PER MONTH DEPENDING ON THE FAMILY STAGE OF TREATMENT. THE PREVENTIVE SERVICES UNIT OPERATES 9:00AM - 6:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND AS NEEDED ON SATURDAYS. THE HOME-BASED CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (HBCI) IS A PROGRAM TO PREVENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION OF CHILDREN. IT HELPS SERIOUSLY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AVOID PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION THROUGH SHORT-TERM, INTENSIVE, FAMILY-CENTERED THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY OVER A 4-6 WEEK PERIOD. PROGRAM THERAPISTS/PROGRAM MANAGER ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO HELP FAMILIES LEARN THE SIGNS THAT PRECEDE AN EMOTIONAL CRISIS, THE METHODS TO AVOID FUTURE CRISES, AND THE SOCIAL AND THERAPEUTIC RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. C) EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES - NORTHSIDE EDUCATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT OUR CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES; BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF CLIENTS WHILE REMAINING SENSITIVE TO THEIR ACADEMIC CHALLENGES. AT THE TUTORIAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE NURTURES THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY OF CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE WHO MAY NOT BENEFIT FROM TRADITIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE CENTER'S RICH ARRAY OF THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDES: - AS PART OF OUR COMPASS PROGRAM, HOMEWORK HELP ENSURES THAT STUDENTS IN THE ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM COMPLETE THEIR ASSIGNMENTS, KEEP UP WITH THEIR CLASS WORK,AND LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION AND RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 3:00PM - 6:00PM, AND ON SEVERAL FULL DAYS (8:00AM -6:00PM) DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. OUR COMPASS RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY PROGRAMS ARE FOR PRIMARILY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12, RUNNING DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FROM 3:00PM TO 6:00PM, AND FULL DAYS DURING THE SUMMER. THE CHILDREN ENJOY A HOST OF CREATIVE, ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS, APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION, SPORTS SKILLS, AND FUN. THE SELF-CONFIDENCE THAT COMES FROM SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND MASTERY IMPROVES SELF-ESTEEM. THIS OFTEN TRANSLATES INTO BETTER GRADES AND LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL. THE SUMMER DAY PROGRAM EXTENDS NORTHSIDE'S EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INTO THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES BY INCLUDING A MORNING READING LABORATORY, WHERE LITERACY SKILLS ARE ENHANCED. WHILE MORNINGS FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AFTERNOONS ARE FILLED WITH RECREATION AND OFFER FIELD TRIPS TO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL DESTINATIONS. NORTHSIDE ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE COMPUTER LAB, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PERFORMANCES AND AFRICAN DRUMMING LESSONS. THE JANE ALLEN EMIL CHILDREN'S LIBRARY OFFERS A VARIED COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS, FILMS, AND AUDIO MATERIALS AND A RANGE OF EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS. NORTHSIDE IS ONE OF A FEW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS TO HAVE AN ON-SITE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY, AND ALL YOUTH AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO VISIT. CHILDREN COME TO THE LIBRARY WHETHER THEY ARE IN NEED OF A QUIET RESPITE IN BETWEEN THERAPY APPOINTMENTS OR A QUICK STOP AFTER TUTORING TO FLIP THROUGH THEIR FAVORITE BOOKS. PARENTS ALSO ACCESS THE LIBRARY EITHER TO ENJOY STORY TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN OR TO READ OR USE THE COMPUTERS FOR THEIR OWN EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS AND INTERESTS. FIVE DAYS A WEEK, FROM 10:00AM TO 6:00PM. THE LIBRARY FUNCTIONS AS A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR ALL NORTHSIDE CHILDREN. AS PARENTS HAVE TOLD US TIME AND TIME AGAIN, THE LIBRARY IS THE HEART OF NORTHSIDE. THE LIBRARY IS ALSO HOME TO THE NORTHSIDE CHESS PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PLAY CHESS RECREATIONALLY AND COMPETITIVELY. BUILT ON THE EVIDENCE THAT CHESS FOSTERS A CHILD'S CRITICAL THINKING, ANALYTICAL ASONING, ABILITY TO STRATEGIZE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKLY LESSONS WITH A CHESS TEACHER AND THE CHANCE TO COMPETE IN TOURNAMENTS. MORE INTENSIVE CHESS INSTRUCTION IS ALSO PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER PROGRAM. ONE-ON-ONE REMEDIAL EDUCATION FOSTERS READING AND WRITING SKILLS OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING ISSUES WHO ARE SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED IN LITERACY AND MATH. THE PROGRAM OPERATES FOR 32 WEEKS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. TUTORS MEET WITH STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3:30PM -7:00PM, ON SATURDAYS, AS WELL AS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AT OUR TECC, THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY (TMA) IN CENTRAL HARLEM AND KIPP INFINITY. FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BELOW GRADE LEVEL, NORTHSIDE TUTORS WORK INTENSIVELY WITH THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR WRITING SKILLS, VOCABULARY, PHONICS, READING FLUENCY, AND COMPREHENSION. AS NEEDED, MATH SKILLS ARE ALSO ADDRESSED. THE TEACHING APPROACH INCLUDES MULTIPLE METHODS OF SKILL BUILDING, COUPLED WITH THE ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENT SELF-ESTEEM A CONFIDENCE - INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL GROUPS. ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS SUPPORT AND ENHANCE MANY OF NORTHSIDE'S PROGRAMS AND NEW INITIATIVES. NORTHSIDE OFFERS INTERNSHIPS AND EXTERNSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, CITY UNIVERSITY, HUNTER COLLEGE, AND FORDHAM UNIVERSITY. THESE STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM SEMESTER OR FULL ACADEMIC YEAR FIELD EXPERIENCE ACROSS OUR PRO