Borough Based Councils
The Borough Based Councils (BBC) are monthly meetings for family members, youth and family service providers across all service systems to share information and resources, to identify local solutions to service delivery issues, be a place for family members and youth to bring their thoughts and concerns about child, youth and family services to the table, and to identify gaps in service and cross-systems issues that require problem-solving at the city or state level.
COUNCILS
Bronx BBC
Gloria Alfinez: Parent and Family Advocate
Alice Greenfield, LCSW: Clinical Supervisor of Social Work, FRIENDS Clinic, Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Brooklyn BBC
Monique Lindsay: Education and Mental Health Advocate
Manhattan BBC
Karmita Morgan-Randall, MPA: Family Consultant, Family Consultant and Advocacy
Queens BBC
Debbie Fraser, LMSW: Child and Family Specialist Manager, NYC Administration for Children’s Services, Division of Child Protection
Violet Keeney: Senior Family Advocate, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Family Resource Center
Ceceile McIntosh-Green: Consultant, NAMI Queens/Nassau
Staten Island BBC
We are in need of passionate and committed Borough Based Council Co-Chairs for our Manhattan and Brooklyn BBCs. If you are a service provider, family advocate or youth advocate who is passionate about leading meaningful dialogue, sharing resources with community members, and spear-heading advocacy efforts focused on children and youth’s mental health, contact Rebecca Anuru, CCSI Project Manager at ranuru@vibrant.org to inquire further.