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THE CENTER
PFSC is a nurturing place for children and parents. From the moment they arrive, PFSC's friendly, professional staff and warm environment make families feel safe and comfortable.
CONTACT
24-Hour Hotline: (212) 222-KIDS
Prospect Family Support Center
730 Kelly Street
Bronx, NY 10455
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DIRECTIONS
From the 6 at Longwood Ave:
Walk north on Longwood Ave,
turn left on Kelly St.
From the 2/5 at Prospect Ave:
Walk south on Prospect Ave,
turn left on E. 156th St.,
turn left on Kelly St.
From Bx4 or Bx17 at Longwood Ave:
Walk south on Prospect Ave,
turn left on E. 156th St.,
turn left on Kelly St.
From the Bx19 to Longwood Ave:
Walk north on Longwood Ave,
turn left on Kelly St.
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Prospect Family Support Center (PFSC) is a family-focused environment that offers services to New York City families in crisis. The Family Support Center aims to strengthen families, keep them together, and protect children from abuse and neglect.
Prospect Family Support Center offers a variety of FREE services to assist families in crisis:- Respite Services
- In the event of a crisis, PFSC provides care for children ages 0–6. The Center is a nurturing, friendly environment where parents may leave children in the care of trained childcare providers for up to 72 hours.
- Crisis Intervention
- PFSC's experienced staff will address any and all issues contributing to a family crisis, and connect clients with the resources they need to stabilize their situation.
- Case Management Services
- After families leave the Center, PFSC staff will conduct ongoing home visits to ensure that parents and children are safe and stable. Staff will also follow-up with the other agencies working to resolve each client's crisis.
- Parent Peer Support Groups
- PFSC hosts peer support groups for its clients, offering parents a chance to share their experiences and develop networks of support within their communities.
- Parenting Workshops
- PFSC offers free, regular workshops to help clients improve their parenting skills.
- Service Referrals
- In order to address each family's specific needs, PFSC provides its clients with referrals to a wide range of agencies.
- These include physical and mental health services, education services, and employment services for parents.
- Bilingual Staff
- PFSC staff members are fluent in English and Spanish, and are happy to accommodate other languages if necessary.
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