What they reported doing
- #1 primary $582KIN 1992, COAC INITIATED THE FIRST INDEPENDENT SERVICE OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO AIDS-AFFECTED PARENTS TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND AVOID THEIR PLACEMENT INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. SINCE THAT TIME, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENSURE A STABLE HOME AND FUTURE FOR CHILDREN. COAC HAS CONTINUALLY EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES WITHIN OUR FAMILY CIRCLE OF SUPPORT, HELPING HANDS, BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CARE COORDINATION, AND NEW BENEFITS COUNSELING PROGRAMS.
- #2 $328KSINCE 1992, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND AVOID PLACEMENT INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. TO DO SO, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING JOINT LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENSURE A STABLE HOME AND FUTURE FOR CHILDREN. COAC'S VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT, LOVING, AND NURTURING HOME AND FAMILY.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
- Delivering supportive and therapeutic services for familiesDelivers supportive and therapeutic services through programs including Family Circle of Support, Helping Hands, Bridge to Wellness Care Coordination, and New Benefits Counseling.
- Operating the NYC Family Permanency CenterOperates the New York City Family Permanency Center, providing crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, care coordination, support groups, educational workshops, recreational activities, and youth development referrals to post-adoptive families in New York City.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing legal and social services to prevent foster care placementProvides legal and social services to families living with HIV/AIDS to prevent foster care placement and ensure stable homes for children.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN BUTTARO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $245K |
| SORAYA SWABY | FISCAL DIREC | 40 | $139K |
| ESTEFANA AVILA | ATTORNEY | 40 | $102K |
| MELISSA HOLIDAY | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $102K |
- ALMA SCOTT-BUCZAK — DIRECTOR
- AMBER GALEO — DIRECTOR
- BRENDAN GARRONE — SECRETARY
- KATHLEEN ROSEME — TREASURER
- KELLY J GARRONE — BOARD PRESID
- LISA AGUILERA DEL PUERTO — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- New York City Family Permanency Center Partner — Collaborates to serve post-adoptive families through integrated counseling, crisis intervention, and support services.
How they approach the work
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- Language-Accessible Servicesmethodology: language-accessible servicesBy offering bilingual services in English and Spanish, the organization increases accessibility and engagement for diverse families because language inclusion reduces barriers to critical support services.
- Preventive Family Supportmethodology: preventive_family_supportBy providing proactive legal and social support to parents affected by HIV/AIDS, the organization prevents unnecessary foster care placements because early intervention enables parents to create stable plans for their children's future.