Family Resources
The Department of Support Services at the Bronx Charter School
for Children often refers members of our school community to a
variety of helpful outside organizations. In many cases,
services are free. Below please find some suggestions, in
alphabetical order.
Please keep us informed about your experiences with any of these
organizations so that we can share your feedback with others.
Dominican Sisters - The Ryan White Part D.
Program
279 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, NY
(718) 665-6557
http://www.dsfhs.org
The Ryan White Title IV Program provides health care and support
services for children, adolescents, women and families. The
Program utilizes comprehensive, community-based care systems,
coordinated programs that include health, social outreach,
education and prevention. Among the services provided are
case management, client advocacy, counseling, a women's group, HIV
testing and counseling, and walk-in services. Services are
free.
The Fisher Landau Center
Affiliated with The Albert Einstein College of
Medicine
1165 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461
(718) 430-3900
http://www.einstein.yu.edu/cerc/projects.htm#fisher
The Fisher Landau Center provides thorough evaluations for
children with Developmental Disabilities and also provides
comprehensive reading and math remediation services. Children
are first evaluated to determine whether they qualify for
remedial services. Call 718-430-3900 to schedule an
appointment for an evaluation.
The Mercy Center
377 East 145th Street
Bronx, NY
(718) 993-2789
http://www.mercycenterbronx.org
Mercy Center is a community center for women and their families,
which offers programs and services that empower women to reach
their full potential and become agents of change in their families
and communities, The Mercy Center offers English and computer
classes.
Mott Haven Prevention Services
364 East 151st Street
Bronx, NY
(718) 993-2600
http://www.nyfoundling.org/who-we-are/locations
Mott Haven Prevention Services is open to the community and
provides parenting classes and counseling in Spanish and English,
advocacy for housing, immigration, and healthcare, self-help
groups, referrals to healthcare and other community services, day
care services, and some after-school activities for children.
Services are free.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Hotline: (800) 950-NAMI
http://www.nami.org
NAMI provides information, support and resources for adults,
children and families who have or are caring for members with
mental health needs. The organization includes various family
support groups and information about parenting classes.
New York City Administration for Children's
Services
http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/support_families/support_families.shtml
The Family Life Program
The Family Life Program is funded through the New York City
Administration of Children's Services. Staff works intensively with
families at risk for child abuse and neglect. The goal of
this program is to prevent placement of children outside of their
homes by strengthening families through counseling, parent
training, home management, substance abuse services and
advocacy/referral.
Infant Toddler/Parent Program
The Infant Toddler/Parent Program addresses the need for early
intervention services designed to promote age appropriate child
development and to promote the overall well-being and parenting
skills of the parents. The program is both center-based and
home-based.
The Puerto Rican Family Institute
4123 Third Avenue
Bronx, N.Y. 10457
(718) 299-3045 or (212) 924-6320
http://prfi.org/home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
The Puerto Rican Family Institute offers a comprehensive array
of social and health care services that are culturally and
linguistically relevant. Core services include mental health
treatment, crisis intervention, placement prevention, residential
care, and education.