The Child Center of NY

Today, we honor Juneteenth. At The Child Center of NY, we believe that every child and family deserves access to the skills, opportunities, and support to build a healthy, successful life. That work is inseparable from the work of equity. 🖤❤️💚

As Clinical Coordinator at The Child Center of NY, Therese Despeine, LMFT-D, wears many hats: guiding clients through the admissions process, maintaining her own caseload, supervising clinicians and interns, and helping make behavioral health services more accessible across our programs. She also draws on her own experience as the child of Haitian immigrants to build trust with families navigating challenges both old and new. In this Team Spotlight, Therese reflects on the power of culturally responsive care, the importance of planting seeds of growth, and the lasting impact of believing in someone's potential before they can see it for themselves.

Read Therese's story, in her own words: https://www.childcenterny.org/post/black-history-month-team-spotlight-therese-despeine-lmft-d-clinical-coordinator

If you receive SNAP, new Federal work requirements may affect your benefits. The good news: there is more than one way to stay covered. You can meet the requirements if you:

- Earn at least $943 a month, or $217.50 per week
- Do community service or volunteer work
- Participate in a job training or skills program

Check your status and review the full eligibility details from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: otda.ny.gov/abawd

Inspired by the values instilled by her family, Denise Buckley, MBA, has dedicated her career to helping young people realize their potential. In this powerful Staff Spotlight, Denise reflects on her journey at The Child Center of NY's Residential Treatment Facility, a warm, welcoming home where teens facing significant mental health challenges receive clinical care, education, vocational training, and enrichment programs that help them see everything they're capable of. As Senior Program Director of Administrative Services, Denise works alongside a compassionate team to make sure every young person knows they are valued, capable, and deserving of a bright future.

Read Denise's story, in her own words at the link in bio.

There's no place like June 15 🩷💚🧙🏻👸🏼✨🫧🍿🎬

Seats for UNLIMITED: A Wickedly Wonderful Evening are going fast! Join us for an exclusive screening of Wicked, chef-crafted courses, and Emerald City cocktails at the The New York Academy of Medicine, all in support of NYC's children and families.

This is the one you'll wish you hadn't missed. 🪄

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at the link in bio.

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We loved hosting 19 families at our “Parents Teach Parents” workshop at Early Head Start Woodside! This series empowers parents to share their talents, support one another, and grow their passions into potential opportunities

This month, our parent leader, Guadalupe Peña, led a self-care workshop where parents learned how to do manicures and create exfoliating hand scrubs, creating a relaxing, joyful space for families to unwind and connect.

The yellow brick road leads to June 15. ✨🫧🪄🩷💚

UNLIMITED: A Wickedly Wonderful Evening isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a full sensory experience brought to life by the award-winning team at : Emerald City-inspired cocktails, chef-crafted dishes timed to iconic moments in Wicked, and an exclusive screening at one of New York’s most breathtaking venues,

Every ticket supports the children and families at

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Last month, AAPI Heritage Month, we were proud to spotlight the voices, experiences, and impact of staff members who help strengthen the communities we serve every day.

In this powerful firsthand story, Tiffany Liew, LMSW, reflects on identity, representation, mental health, and the importance of culturally responsive care through her work with the Asian Outreach Program at The Child Center

Her story is a reminder that when people feel seen, understood, and supported, healing and connection become possible.

Read Tiffany’s story, in her own words:
childcenterny.org/post/in-her-own-words-tiffany-liew-lmsw-asian-outreach-program

In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, we’re celebrating the beauty of the parent-child bond.

This Photo of the Month features a sweet moment between a mom and baby in The Child Center of NY’s Macari Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program, where pregnant people and new parents receive compassionate mental health support in a safe, welcoming environment.

Because sometimes the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones: reading, learning, and growing together.

Read more: childcenterny.org/post/photo-of-the-month-maternal-mental-health