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
Jennifer Hayes: Foster Care Parent Recruiter, Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
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 Mcintonsh-Green: Consultant, NAMI Queens/Nassau
Staten Island BBC
Kit Allen: Parent and Family Advocate
We are in need of Borough Based Council Co-Chair for our Staten Island BBC. If you are a service provider working with children and families 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 Allison Sacks, CCSI Project Manager at asacks@vibrant.org to inquire further.