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THE CHILD CENTER OF NY INC
FOREST HILLS, NY · EIN 111733454 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · childcenterny.org
revenue
$96.2M
expenses
$102.8M
net assets
$14.3M
employees
1,827
volunteers
100
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE CHILD CENTER OF NY STRENGTHENS FAMILY AND BUILDS COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY DELIVERING ON OUR MISSION: TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BUILD HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL LIVES. WE SERVE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES - FROMBIRTH TO ADULTHOOD - WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, INTEGRATED PROGRAMS AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES. WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS AND INNOVATORS, WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLIENTS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS AIMED AT BREAKING THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. OUR DIVISIONS ARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE), EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH HOMES AND INTEGRATED CARE, PREVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. WE SERVE THE WHOLE PERSON, ENTIRE FAMILY, AND LARGER COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families through evidence-based, integrated programs in mental health, substance use treatment, early childhood education, and family support. It serves individuals from birth through adulthood across Queens, New York, with services delivered in multiple languages at neighborhood wellness centers. The organization focuses on breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing care in schools, homes, and community-based facilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $20.51M
    BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:LICENSED AND CREDENTIALED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE MANNER. WE OFFER SERVICES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE PERINATAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, YOUTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, AND MORE. OUR CLIENTS CAN RECEIVE SERVICES WHEREVER THEY NEED TO BE: AT HOME, IN THEIR SCHOOLS, OR AT WELLNESS CENTERS.
  2. #2 $12.82M
    RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:THE CHILD CENTER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY PROVIDES A SAFE AND WARM ENVIRONMENT AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL STAYS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CAN REALIZE SUSTAINED POSITIVE OUTCOMES POST-TREATMENT, INCLUDING IMPROVED FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUCCESS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Asian Outreach Program
Culturally tailored mental health and substance use services for Asian families, addressing language barriers and stigma through multilingual staff and community engagement.
Cohen Family Wellness Center
CCBHC in Woodside, Queens providing outpatient mental health and substance use services, psychiatric care, and counseling for all ages in multiple languages including Bengali, Chinese, and Spanish.
Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative
Evidence-based program providing mental health services to children ages 0–5 and their families to promote healthy development and prevent long-term emotional and behavioral issues.
Jamaica Family Wellness Center
CCBHC in Jamaica, Queens offering culturally competent mental health and substance use treatment, psychiatric services, and family support with staff fluent in Bengali, Creole, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Macari Family Wellness Center
CCBHC in Flushing, Queens delivering integrated behavioral health and substance use services for diverse linguistic communities, including speakers of Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, and Korean.
Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program
Specialized treatment for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, supporting maternal and infant well-being.
Tele-visiting for Incarceration-Involved Families
Program enabling families to maintain connections with incarcerated loved ones through secure video visits, reducing trauma and supporting family stability.
Youth Intensive Outpatient Program
Comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, including individual and group counseling, psychiatric care, and family support services.
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
    • Provide intensive case management for families
      Operates an intensive case management program to support families, prevent child hospitalization, and strengthen family dynamics through coordinated, person-centered services.
    • Provide prevention and family support services
      Offers parent education, family counseling, and home visits conducted by master's-level social workers to help caregivers create safe, nurturing home environments and prevent out-of-home placement of children.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver early childhood education and holistic family intervention
      Provides Head Start programs and holistic evaluation and intervention services addressing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health for children and families, supported by educational materials, nutrition, and therapeutic resources.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver mental health and substance use counseling services
      Provides individual and family counseling through licensed mental health and substance abuse professionals for children, adolescents, and adults, using evidence-based and culturally sensitive approaches across multiple outpatient programs including the Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program, Youth Intensive Outpatient Program, and Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Deliver specialized services for veterans and military families
      Provides targeted mental health care services for members of the armed forces and veterans at family wellness centers in Queens.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Deliver targeted counseling for trauma-affected youth
      Provides two months of counseling services to teenagers with a history of trauma to support emotional recovery and resilience.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Ensure access to health insurance and benefits
      Connects individuals to health insurance and other public benefits through an on-site Benefits Access program, offering enrollment support and sliding scale fee options for uninsured clients.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Equip programs with technology and learning resources
      Supplies laptops, robotics kits, photography equipment, educational toys, books, and specialized software to support youth STEM, classroom learning, and therapist efficiency.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Measure and report program outcomes
      Measures and reports outcomes from its programs using results-based accountability methods to ensure program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Offer therapeutic and creative arts programming for youth
      Provides creative and therapeutic arts programming to enhance mental health services and youth development, supported by supplies such as art materials, sports equipment, and technology.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Operate Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
      Operates three Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Queens, NY, designated by the New York State Office of Mental Health and OASAS, offering integrated, trauma-informed, and multilingual behavioral health and substance use services to individuals and families across the lifespan.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Operate residential treatment for youth with complex psychiatric needs
      Runs a residential treatment facility offering intensive psychiatric care for youth with histories of multiple hospitalizations and involvement in the juvenile justice system, with goals including improved family relationships and successful community reintegration.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Provide integrated physical, mental, and behavioral health care
      Delivers coordinated care addressing mental health, physical health, and substance use issues for all ages through board-certified physicians and psychiatric professionals, including telehealth and in-person visits, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and psychiatric care.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Support student achievement through tutoring and incentives
      Provides tutoring services and distributes gift cards as incentives for improved attendance and academic performance among students facing socioeconomic challenges.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Support youth academic and career readiness
      Provides college and career advisors and youth advocates in middle and high schools to support student goal-setting, graduation, and career readiness using research-based resiliency programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$96.17M
Contributions & grants$58.36M61%
Program service revenue$36.96M38%
Investment income$281K0%
Other revenue$568K
expenses
Total expenses$102.80M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$75.26M
Grants paid out$4.18M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$48.12M
Cash$5.62M
Investments$7.34M
Liabilities$33.79M
Net assets$14.32M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TRACI A DONNELLY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 21 $633K
STEPHEN DONOWITZ CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 28 $423K
AYODOLA A ADIGUN PSYCHIATRIST 28 $366K
PAMELA S GUBUAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $345K
LEON P GREENE CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 35 $345K
ALINA M MASON GENERAL COUNSEL 35 $291K
SHERRI A ROMANO CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 35 $276K
BARBARA MULVEE DIRECTOR 2 $50K
board members · 17
  • ADAM H SCHWARTZ — BOARD CHAIR
  • ALLISON GREENE — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA DELI — DIRECTOR
  • BENJAMIN BAHR — DIRECTOR
  • CRAIG RATIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA MANN HAIKEN — VICE-CHAIR
  • GARRETT D'ALESSANDRO — EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
  • GELVINA RODRIGUEZ STEVENSON — DIRECTOR
  • ILENE SISCOVICK — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER MILACCI — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE PERSAD — DIRECTOR
  • KARA MANNERS — DIRECTOR, THRU APR. 2025
  • KATIE BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN LONERGAN — SECRETARY
  • KRISTIN AMATO — DIRECTOR
  • KYLIE SPRINGS — DIRECTOR
  • MAALIKA N RASTOGI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Aetna Network — In-network provider for mental health services
  • Better World Campaigns Partner — Partnered to host fundraising campaigns including the 2026 Backpack Drive and 2026 Golf Outing.
  • Cohen Family Wellness Center Partner — One of three Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics operated by The Child Center of NY Inc. providing integrated behavioral health services.
  • Emblem Health Insurance Company Network — In-network provider for mental health services
  • Gail Roseman Partner — Longtime supporter and volunteer who contributed pro bono real estate and legal advisory services and served on multiple fundraising committees.
  • Jamaica Family Wellness Center Partner — One of three Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics operated by The Child Center of NY Inc. providing integrated behavioral health services.
  • MACARI Partner — Collaborates on the Macari Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program providing specialized mental health services for perinatal individuals and families.
  • Macari Family Wellness Center Partner — One of three Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics operated by The Child Center of NY Inc. providing integrated behavioral health services.
  • Medicare Government — Accepted insurance provider for mental health services
  • NY Medicaid Government — Accepted insurance provider for mental health services
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Designated The Child Center of NY’s three family wellness centers as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
  • Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Government — Certified The Child Center of NY’s family wellness centers as CCBHCs alongside the NYS Office of Mental Health.
  • United Healthcare Network — In-network provider for mental health services
  • other organizations and leaders Partner — Collaborates with external organizations and community leaders to expand service reach and coordinate client support.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Empowered Comprehensive Approach
    methodology: community-empowered_approach
    By empowering communities to lead their own solutions, we produce more effective and sustainable outcomes because local knowledge ensures services are culturally relevant and contextually appropriate.
  • Culturally Responsive and Accessible Care
    methodology: culturally_responsive_care
    By providing services in clients’ preferred languages and incorporating cultural competency, we increase engagement and effectiveness because trust and understanding are foundational to therapeutic success.
  • Data-Driven and Results-Based Accountability
    methodology: data-driven_outcomes
    By measuring and tracking outcomes systematically, we improve program effectiveness over time because feedback loops allow for continuous refinement of evidence-based practices.
  • Holistic Family and Community Support
    methodology: holistic_family_support
    By addressing cognitive, social-emotional, and physical well-being within family and community contexts, we produce better long-term outcomes because interconnected needs are treated systemically rather than in isolation.
  • Integrated and Trauma-Informed Care
    methodology: integrated_trauma-informed_care
    By colocating mental health, physical health, and substance use services and delivering them through a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens, we improve quality of care and engagement because clients experience continuity and safety in treatment.