The Children’s Village and Westhab are pleased to announce the opening of a new supportive housing residence for young adults in Westchester County. The twelve bed unit will provide homeless young adults, aged 18-24, a safe home in addition to assistance securing employment, continuing education, and therapeutic support. The residence will officially open March 19 …

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Bridge Builders Community Partnership and The Children’s Village Form a Strategic Alliance Designed to Enhance Capacity to Serve Children and Families in the Highbridge Community in the Bronx.  BRONX, NEW YORK, NY — January 17, 2013 – Bridge Builders Community Partnership Initiative (BBCPI), established in 2003 as collaboration of community-based organizations committed to improving child …

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Historically, in order to access help and services from a social service agency, families need to have a problem and already be in a tough situation. However, this approach is highly problematic. It can cause the family to view the support negatively since it is being offered when the crisis has already hit a climax. In …

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‘Tis the season for many wonderful things—festive decorations, beautifully wrapped gifts, time with the family, and the list goes on. Along with the holiday season one not so fun thing can come along too—STRESS! At times the pressure of planning and executing the perfect holiday events can feel like it’s overshadowing all those great things …

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