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ACS outlines Family Enrichment Centers, prevention services and foster‑parent recruitment for the Bronx
Summary
ACS told Bronx community boards about Family Enrichment Centers, community partnerships and prevention services that are voluntary and free; staff highlighted contacts, service scope and a push to recruit foster homes for children with complex needs.
Stephanie Gendell, a deputy commissioner with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services, told Bronx community boards that ACS is highlighting local, voluntary supports aimed at keeping children with their families and connecting residents to community resources.
Lisa Marie Gordales, executive director for Family Enrichment Centers at ACS, described FECs as “warm and welcoming family center spaces” that are co‑designed with parents and open for walk‑in visits. She said the model is not case management and that families can use on‑site services such as food pantries, clothing closets and referrals without intake assessments. “They’re open to everyone in the community,” Gordales said.
Gordales said ACS operates 30 FEC contracts citywide and that nine FECs…
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