The Family Center

November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! The Family Center proudly offers tangible resources and support to the selfless New Yorkers who take on caregiving roles, keeping their families together. Over 53 million people in the U.S. care for relatives, including grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins, who selflessly adjust their lives for loved ones. We understand the mental and emotional toll of caregiving. That’s why our Kinship Caregiver Program offers essential support like case management and support groups across all five boroughs. Are you caring for a child under 20? Contact [email protected] or call (718) 230-1379 x140 for more information. This month, we shine a light on our caregivers, honoring the sacrifices they make for their families every day! Swipe through to see some of them.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Family Center! Today, we especially embrace the spirit of gratitude as we reflect on 30 years of community service. ?? A heartfelt thank you to our clients, the countless New York City families and individuals who have vulnerably trusted our organization to support them through challenging times in their lives. We truly believe in a future where all New Yorkers thrive in healthy, secure communities and the work we do will always center that hope. We give thanks to (and for!) all of our clients today, including this trio of sisters. No one should be alone on Thanksgiving. Celebrate in community with The Family Center TODAY! Details on the last slide.

Spend?#Thanksgiving?enjoying a FREE SOUL FOOD dinner with The Family Center! Turkey, fried chicken, curry potatoes and chickpeas, green beans, yams, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and pumpkin pie, round out tomorrow’s menu. EVERYONE is invited to join us on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28 at 2-4:30 PM at Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St., Brooklyn, NY, 11216. Bring your family, friends, or yourself for what will be an UNFORGETTABLE?#soulfood?feast! No one should spend Thanksgiving alone. Celebrate in community with us! See you there. ??

“They’ve given him so much of what he needs.” It’s the last week of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and we want to highlight Odilia Perez who is raising her grandson, Jullian. From haircuts to school supplies, The Family Center is honored to stand with the Perez family, providing them with resources to make life a little easier. ?? That’s what TFC’s Kinship #Caregiver Support Services program is about. Case management, support groups, and family activities are some accessible benefits to legal and informal caregivers throughout all FIVE boroughs! We know that caregivers face unique challenges as they do their best to create stability for their loved ones. Help is available at #TheFamilyCenter. Let us journey with you as you care for your relatives. For more information, email [email protected] or call (718) 230-1379 x140.

[ESPA?OL ABAJO] ?? Join Us for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast! ??? Everyone is welcome to enjoy a tasty #SoulFood meal prepared by Katie O's Soul Food Restaurant. Come for great food, fellowship, and community! ?? November 28th ?? 2 PM-4:30 PM ?? Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 Bring your family and friends! ?? #Thanksgiving #OpenToAll #NYC #CommunityFeast #FeedTheHungry #Gratitude ___ ?? ?únete a nosotros para un delicioso banquete de Acción de Gracias! ??? Todos son bienvenidos a disfrutar de una sabrosa comida #SoulFood preparada por Katie O's Soul Food Restaurant. Ven por la comida, la comunidad y la buena compa?ía. ?? 28 de noviembre ?? 2-4:30 PM ?? Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 ?Trae a tu familia y amigos! ?? #AcciónDeGracias #AbiertoParaTodos #NYC #ComidaComunitaria #AlimentaAlHambriento #Gratitud

[ESPA?OL ABAJO] Gratitude, Great Food, and Community ?? This Thanksgiving, The Family Center is teaming up with National Action Network, Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, The LeeKong Family, and Katie O's Soul Food Restaurant to serve hot meals to our Brooklyn community. Everyone deserves fellowship and a warm meal on #Thanksgiving. Come enjoy warm and delicious food, and celebrate the holiday season together! Everyone’s invited! Bring your family and friends and help spread the word. What’s on the menu? A tasty #SoulFood dinner, prepared by Brooklyn’s very own Katie O’s Soul Food! Enjoy turkey, jerk chicken, rice and peas, and more – a meal you won’t forget! ?? Date: November 28th ?? Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ?? Location: Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ?? TFC clients: For more details, please reach out to 718-230-1379, Ext. 128 or [email protected]. #Thanksgiving #Brooklyn #NYC #CommunityFeast #BrooklynCommunity #NYCCommunity #CommunitySupport #FeedTheHungry ______ Gratitud, Buena Comida y Comunidad ?? Este Día de Acción de Gracias, The Family Center se une a National Action Network, Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, The LeeKong Family y Katie O's Soul Food Restaurant para servir comidas calientes a la comunidad de Brooklyn. ?Ven a disfrutar de comida deliciosa y celebra la temporada navide?a con nosotros! ?Todos están invitados! Trae a tu familia y amigos y ayuda a correr la voz. Menú: Cena de #SoulFood preparada por @katieosoulfood. Pavo, pollo jerk, arroz con guisantes y más – ?una comida inolvidable! ?? 28 de noviembre ?? 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ?? Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ?? Clientes de TFC: Para más información, llama al 718-230-1379 Ext. 128 o escribe a [email protected]. #AcciónDeGraciasBrooklyn #DonacionesFestivas #ComunidadBrooklyn #ComunidadNYC #ApoyoComunitario #AlimentaALosHambrientos

The Family Center introduced our new vision and mission this spring, but our long-standing commitment to “Keeping Families Stronger, Longer” hasn’t changed. We remain dedicated to ensuring NYC children stay with their parents or #caregivers. We’re proud to share that over the past two years, every youth we worked with remained safely at home or was reunited with their parents. This means no placements in juvenile justice, foster care, or long-term mental health facilities—a testament to the strength of our families and our approach. Securing such outcomes is a joint effort, and we celebrate the parents and #caregivers who reach out for help when they recognize an issue. From the LeeKong Wellness Institute and its provision of mental health services for teens to the Legal Wellness Institute, the Family Center uses a holistic approach to assist families affected by life-altering events. Do you need support? Contact us at [email protected] or call (718) 230-1379 x140 for information. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

This is Gwendolyn. Gwendolyn came to The Family Center in 2021 seeking help to assume guardianship of her grandson. A retiree, Gwendolyn and her husband faced challenges in their journey to gain custody, a journey that took them traveling as far as Ohio to secure his well-being. Since then, the O’Connors have been actively engaged with The Family Center’s Support Services and Legal Wellness Institute, accessing resources Gwendolyn says she “didn’t even know existed.” Three years later, her grandson is thriving, and this spring, the family has been working on permanency planning to ensure his continued safety. This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, The Family Center celebrates Gwendolyn, her husband, and their commitment to raising their grandson. ??

“To make Brooklyn a model for change and to show what happens when Brooklyn backs Brooklyn,” Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, Brooklyn Org President and CEO. Recently, The Family Center’s Executive Director Ivy Gamble-Cobb was honored by Brooklyn Org as part of the organization’s Changemakers Ball which uplifted its inaugural Brooklyn 25. Community was at the center as local leaders were recognized for the amazing work they do within their organizations to make Brooklyn better. Here’s a peek into how it went! #TheFamilyCenter #Brooklyn25 #TogetherForJustice #ShowBrooklynSomeLove

Breast cancer is tough. Juggling doctors’ appointments, medications, and chemotherapy with everyday responsibilities is challenging. Furthermore, those in the fight must also consider what life after the disease looks like, adding even more stress to the equation. Advance directives, wills, standby guardianship, designation of person in parental relation: Swipe through to learn more about these documents and how they can help you. The Legal Wellness Institute at The Family Center is here to support families affected by breast cancer. Our lawyers serve all five boroughs and can meet you wherever you are, whether at home or in the hospital. If you’ve been diagnosed with #breastcancer and need help getting your affairs in order, reach out today: ?? [email protected] ?? (718) 789-3841 x150 Explore resources at https://lnkd.in/eUssX5_Y