Family and Children's Association
Here for Long Island. Here for You.
Mission
FCA's mission is to protect and strengthen Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities.
Notes from the nonprofit
FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. While most people were isolating at home during the pandemic, many FCA staff, especially those who work in our residential programs, came to work every day. We had young people and adults in our 4 residential programs who were depending on us. Taking all necessary precautions, we were able to keep residents and staff safe through the early days of the pandemic. In our other programs, including our addiction treatment clinics and our children’s mental health services, staff almost immediately pivoted to providing telehealth services – via phone, Zoom and other online applications. They never missed a beat. We are so proud of the fact that in over 138 years we have never closed our doors – not for two weeks, not for a month, or three months, not ever.
Ruling year
1998
President and CEO
Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds
Main address
377 Oak Street 5th Floor
Garden City, NY 11530 USA
Formerly known as
Childrens House Properties
Family Service Association of Nassau County
EIN
11-3422018
NTEE code
Children's and Youth Services (P30)
Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment (F20)
Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Combating poverty, homelessness, addiction, violence, economic inequality, health care disparities and other issues that affect Long Island. At FCA, we envision a Long Island where a legacy of optimal health, educational success and economic security passes from one generation to the next.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Prevention & Family Support
FCA’s Prevention team provides vital services to children and families who are vulnerable and at risk, homeless or struggling with a host of difficulties including chemical dependency, mental health trauma or lack of resources.
FCA staff empower our youth and families in their decision-making abilities and assist them in developing the skillsets needed to live independently and successfully. The team’s synergy supports best-practice delivery of services utilizing community resources and FCA’s wrap-around services in creating and enhancing successful outcomes.
Children's Mental Health & Wellness
The Children’s Mental Health & Wellness Division offers an array of services and supports designed to promote the health and wellness of children and their families.
Services are for individuals up to 21 years of age with or who are at risk of developing a mental health diagnosis and are always free, voluntary, family-driven, strength-based, and culturally competent with location and scheduling tailored to each family’s needs. Services are usually home and community based but can also occur in the office or any other site comfortable for the child and/or family.
We provide support for individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues and their family. Our programs promote resiliency through therapy services, rehabilitation services and family peer support services via the utilization of support groups, individualized action plans, home visits, respite services, and community resources and referrals.
Senior & Adult Services
We protect and strengthen Nassau County's seniors through services that ensure safety while maximizing independence, respecting the right to self-determination and improving overall quality of life. The caring professionals at FCA help more than 10,000 seniors a year to improve their quality of life.
Our mission is to protect and strengthen Nassau County’s seniors through services that ensure safety while maximizing independence, respecting the right to self-determination and improving overall quality of life.
Residential Care
24/7 Emergency Youth Shelter for ages (10-20)
Transitional & Independent Living Skills Program
NYS Licensed Residence for Adults with Mental Illness
NYS Licensed Residence for Adolescents with Serious Emotional Disturbances
Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
At FCA, our programs take on addiction from every angle, beginning with prevention.
Prevention programs include:
(2) OASAS Licensed Outpatient Clinics - help individuals with substance use disorders, as well as their family, friends and significant others.
(3) Recovery Community & Outreach Center - Long Island’s first center of its kind focuses on Transformation, Healing, Recovery, Inspiration, Validation, and Empowerment in 3 different locations across Long Island.
SHERPA, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates for Overdose Survivors: For overdose survivors and their families, our SHERPA Certified Recovery Peer Advocates team provides non-judgmental support for navigating a path forward.
Prevention Team: Focuses on families and individuals with a holistic and wellness approach. We provide education, support and counseling for families and youth at risk for substance use disorder.
Where we work
Awards
Top Long Island Workplaces 2019
Newsday
Top Long Island Workplaces 2020
Newsday
Affiliations & memberships
Catholic Health System (CHSLI)- Partners with FCA's Sherpa services 2020
Families in Support of Treatment (FIST)- THRIVE Partner 2020
Family Support Coalition 2020
Geriatric Mental Health Alliance 2020
Governor Cuomo's Heroin and Opioid Task Force Statewide Member 2020
Health and Welfare Council of Long Island 2020
Hempstead Promise Neighborhoods 2020
Huntington Town Opioid Task Force 2020
LI Regional Planning Committee Long Island Board Member 2020
LICADD, Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 2020
Long Island Advocacy Center 2020
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless 2020
Long Island Recovery Association (LIRA)- THRIVE partner 2020
Long Island Regional Planning Consortium 2020
Long Island Youth Mentoring 2020
Long Term Care Council of Nassau County Health and Human Services 2020
Nassau Alliance for Addiction Services (NAFAS) 2020
Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force 2020
Nassau County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) 2020
Nassau County Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Workgroup 2020
Nassau County Office of Youth Services 2020
Nassau County Senior Service Providers Coalition 2020
Nassau County SPOA (Single Point of Access) Children’s Mental Health Services 2020
National Adult Protective Services 2020
National Alliance on Mental Illness 2020
National Association of Social Workers 2020
National Board of Certified Counselors 2020
Runaway and Homeless Youth Continuum of Care in Nassau County 2020
Safe Center LI, Inc. 2020
Suffolk County’s Heroin/Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel 2020
Youth Peer Advocate Leaders (YPAL) 2020
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents, Preteens, Families of origin, Foster and adoptive children, Transitioning children
Related Program
Prevention & Family Support
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
FCA’s Prevention team provides vital services to children and families who are vulnerable and at risk, homeless or struggling with a host of difficulties.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Children's Mental Health & Wellness
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Children's Mental Health and Wellness programs and are always free, voluntary, family-driven, strength-based, and culturally competent with location and scheduling tailored to each family’s needs.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Adolescents, Caregivers, Foster and adoptive children, Out-of-home youth
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This metric represents the number of clients served across all FCA programs annually.
Number of youth and families for whom a strengths-based assessment is completed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Adolescents, Children, Foster and adoptive children, Immigrants
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We saw a significant increase in 2020 due to the addition of our Family First school-based services as well as the addition of our COVID Immigrant Helpline.
Number of older adults being supported to live at home through home care, assistive technology, and/or personal support plans
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers, Seniors, People with disabilities, Low-income people, Victims of crime and abuse
Related Program
Senior & Adult Services
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
FCA case managers offer in-home services for seniors age 60 and over. They connect seniors to available community resources that will help them remain safely and independently at home.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The number of our Long Island neighbors who turn to us for help is growing. FCA relies on our dedicated volunteers to assist us in furthering our mission.
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Preteens, Adolescents, Multiracial people, Families of origin
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Within our various programs, attendance at family support and treatment groups and workshops continued to remain high, even during the pandemic when services transitioned to virtual.
Number of nursing home visits
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Caregivers
Related Program
Senior & Adult Services
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
FCA's NYS Ombuds program is a resident-centered and directed advocacy program for seniors in nursing homes. 2020 and 2021 saw a decline due to restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Number of overdose survivors and family members who received life-saving services thorough FCA's Sherpa program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Substance abusers, Families
Related Program
Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SHERPA is a team of peer and family recovery advocates who are trained to meet with overdose survivors and families in the community as well as in emergency departments.
Number of homeless participants engaged in housing services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Adolescents, Young adults, LGBTQ people, Homeless people
Related Program
Residential Care
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
These numbers represent the population of runaway and homeless youth served in our emergency and transitional shelter programs.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
At the present time our immediate goals are addressing the opioid overdose epidemic and increase in mental health issues which has been amplified since the pandemic; working to reduce the incidences of gun violence in our communities; and continuing to assist seniors in Nassau county – the largest growing demographic on LI and nationally.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We work in partnership with other community organizations, healthcare providers and community members to create innovative programming to address issues and needs across LI. We use evidenced based interventions and evaluate and measure our success and/or to modify as needed.
FCA's strategic plan is an overarching management plan for FCA - a roadmap for success in 2022. It’s not designed to be a ‘to-do list,” but instead creates a lens for assessing new opportunities, directing resources and reviewing agency performance in a way that goes beyond financial reports and program service units.
The plan has eight specific goals: Lead with vision; Govern for the future; Execute on mission; Measure what matters; Partner with purpose; Innovate through enterprise; Invest in capacity; Engage all voices.
We know that placing clients, their families, staff, volunteers and other key stakeholders at the center of decision-making and goal-setting achieves the most meaningful and durable outcomes. FCA’s practices, policies, and relationships all reflect a person-centered, asset-based orientation, so that all stakeholders can provide feedback that shapes their own paths and that of the organization and broader community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have 138 years of experience addressing the needs of our communities. We hire staff who are trained and have expertise in their areas and we are constantly implementing new evidenced-based practices. We also have an in-house training department – ALPHA – that provides professional workshops and trainings for all FCA staff and other professionals
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2021, 756 children and 1,045 underserved families were provided with an array of advocacy and case management services; including a structured childcare setting to improve the economic & social stability of their families in FCA’s Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-op.
Addressing the goals identified above – ongoing recovery efforts across LI and specifically on the East End; continuing to address and meet the COVID related needs of our communities; grow our reach into the immigrant and newcomer population.
Financials
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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Family and Children's Association
Board of directorsas of 06/07/2022
Drew Crowley
Signature Bank
Term: 1996 - 2021
Robert Schwerdel
Board Treasurer
Judy Sanford Guise
Board Secretary
Donald Abrams
Community Advocate
Donna Bacon, Ph.D.
Nassau Community College
Alison Brennan
First Development Corporation
Daniel E. Brown
Cresa Global Inc.
Sylvia A. Cabana, Esq.
Richard Cavallaro
Gilbane Building Company
Rosanne Cavallaro
Community Advocate
John A. Cerrato, DMD
Garden City Dental Group
April Intrabartola
Eastman Cooke Construction
Dorothy Jacobs, LCSW
Retired Social Worker & Social Work Instructor
Angela M. Jaggar, Ph.D.
Angela & Scott Jaggar Foundation
Gerard Jones
National Organization of Industrial Trade Unions
Joshua A. Lafazan
Nassau County Legislator
Calvin Lawrence, Jr.
Newsday
Donna Lewis, Esq.
Legal Aid Society
Michael Monahan
CohnReznick LLP
Joseph Patellaro
SS&C Private Equity Services
Patricia Pryor-Bonica
Pryor Associates
Delores V. Smalls
Nassau Community College
Charles M. Strain, Esq.
Farrell, Fritz
Rita Thakkar
Bristol Myers Squibb
Arakel Torosian
Goldman Sachs
Scott Treiber
Treiber Family Foundation
Wayne H. Wink, Jr.
Town of North Hempstead
Brigitte Wynn
PSEG Long Island
Calvin Lawrence, Jr.
Rita Thakkar
Bristol Myers Squibb
Brigitte Wynn
PSEG Long Island
Jared Kasschau
Harris Beach LLP
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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