Children of the City is the only grassroots, family development organization in New York City that utilizes home visits to connect individual children and families with the programs and resources to empower them with the skills to overcome poverty.
Based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Children of the City has been responding to the critical needs of families coping with trauma, academic frustration, drug abuse, delinquency and despair since 1981. Growing with the community is a priority for Children of the City. New programs are added reguarly to help families address crucial issues as they arise.
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After-school and summer programs
In-home counseling
Advocacy with state and city agencies
Legal guardianship
Trauma intervention
Youth mentoring
College-bound support
Parent workshops
Community and holiday events
Board of Directors
Joyce Mattera
Executive Director
David Tyree (NY Giants – Director of Player Development)
Cliff Keeling (CDK Advisory Services – Founder)
Richard Johnson (EastGate Holdings LLC – Founder & Managing Director)
Joseph Rodriguez Entrepreneur & McDonald’s Franchise Owner
Vickie Del Toro (AIG – Financial Lines)
Kristina Hosch (Krislen Management Corp – Principal)
Joseph Travaglione (Northwell Heath – Senior Management)
Maria T. Casale Leap Tutoring Academy – Director
Frankie Rodriguez (Anomaly of NY – CEO & Partner)
Marion Conde da Silveira, Esq. Conde Law Firm PLLC
Tammy Sanabria Amalgamated Bank
Danny Musico Entrepreneur & Personal Trainer
Special Thanks to Our Partners
