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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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| The program is funded, in part, through the New York State Children and Family Trust Fund, a program administered under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. |
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Prospect Family Support Center is here for
New York City families, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please call us to find out how we can help.
-Gretchen Hernandez, Director
Gretchen Hernandez, Director
Prior to joining the Prospect Family Support Center, Gretchen was the Assistant Director of Programs at a child advocacy agency in Nassau County. There, she facilitated a Sex Abuse Multidisciplinary Team, was responsible for the daily operations of the Child Advocacy Center, and supervised the Coordination Treatment Team, a group of professionals that coordinated cases for Child Protective Services in the areas of substance abuse and sexual abuse. Gretchen began her career in the field of child abuse and neglect with the New York City Administration for Children Services as a Child Protective Specialist.
Briana Whitaker, Assistant Director
Briana graduated from Fairleigh Dickerson University in 2004. Before joining PFSC, she worked for a community based organization where she started as a recruiter-trainer and was later promoted to Family Counselor Supervisor.
Narcisa Paez, Child Support Coordinator
Narcisa has an educational background in Sociology and Health and Human Services from the University of Buffalo. She has always had an interest in working with families in crisis and considers herself to be a great advocate for children's welfare. In the future, Narcisa plans to continue her education in the field of social work and counseling.
Monserrate Asencio, Child Care Provider
Monserrate has been with Homes for the Homeless as a Child Care Provider for the past eleven years. During this time, she has gained experience working with numerous children and families in crisis. Monserrate is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Erica Banks, Child Care Provider
Erica has over 10 years of child care experience. Prior to working at the Prospect Family Support Center, Erica was a teacher's assistant at a day school. In Fall 2008, she will continue her education at Mercy College, in pursuit of a BS in Child Psychology.
Doris Camacho, Child Care Provider
Doris' educational background is in Early Childhood Education, and she has been working with children for the past twelve years. Prior to working at the Prospect Family Support Center, Doris lived in Puerto Rico for six year, where she worked as a Parent Coordinator.
Nereida Nunez, Child Care Provider
Nereida studied Early Childhood Education for two years at Hostos Community College. She has seven years experience working with children as a School Aide and Home Child Care Provider.
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