Borough Based Councils
CCSI is in a period of transitions we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Please note all scheduled calendar meetings/trainings/events are cancelled until September 2022. More information will follow in August 2022.
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
Brooklyn BBC
Co-Chairs:
Evelyn Pugh: Caregiver & Education & Mental Health Advocate
Selina LeBron: Community Outreach Specialist, New York Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Camille Saunders: Parent Advocate, D75
Manhattan BBC
Co-Chairs:
Nitaka Corprew: Juvenile Offender Specialist, Office of Children & Family Services
Anthony Otten: Senior Outreach Specialist, New York Psychotherapy & Counseling Center (NYPCC)
Queens BBC
Co-Chairs:
Debbie Fraser, LMSW: Child and Family Specialist Manager, NYC Administration for Children’s Services, Division of Child Protection
Kathy Gardini: Program Manager at Episcopal Health Services, Inc.
Shamel Lawrence: Proud Black Father & Parent Leader
Staten Island BBC
Co-Chairs:
Kit Allen: Parent and Family Advocate
Taj Ellis: Assistant Director, Mariners Harbor Cornerstone, United Activities Unlimited
Veronica Grant: Mental Health Advocate