named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Parent and Child Growing Together Groups
Weekly group sessions for caregivers and children (4 months to 33 months) involving singing, dancing, and story time to build community and support healthy development
Parent and Child Therapy
Dyadic therapy sessions pairing a caregiver and child with a therapist for one hour weekly over approximately 15 sessions to strengthen attachment and support relational development
Pregnant Mothers Empowerment Group
Support group for pregnant individuals and those up to three months postpartum to share experiences, learn, and build community
Training and Supervision
Program to train social work and psychology interns at the Chances for Children Institute at Mosaic Mental Health, expanding capacity for parent-infant mental health services
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 2 activities
- Deliver community-based infant mental health interventionsImplements evidence-based clinical programs focused on strengthening caregiver-child relationships and supporting social-emotional development for children up to five years old, including through home visits and dyadic therapy. Expanded to serve over 300 families via partnerships with clinics and community centers, with adaptations made for telehealth during the pandemic.
- Provide parent-child clinical therapy and group servicesOffers weekly one-hour individualized parent/caregiver-child therapy sessions and weekly 1.5-hour group sessions for caregivers and children through the “Growing Together” program, including baby groups (3–10 months) and toddler groups (15–26 months), typically lasting up to eight weeks. Services are free and delivered in the Bronx, including at a dedicated 2,800 square foot Family Center on East 147th Street in The Hub.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct and disseminate research on infant mental healthPiloted a program in 2000 supporting teen parents and their babies, with outcomes published in the Infant Mental Health Journal (2008) and presented at national conferences including ZERO TO THREE and Bank Street Infancy Institute. Research includes findings on dyadic interventions in inner-city high schools and telehealth adaptations during the pandemic.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Produce culturally responsive educational materials for familiesAuthored and illustrated internationally recognized picture books designed for immigrant children and their families to support emotional development and family engagement.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Support families with infants in medical settingsProvides clinical support to families with infants in the NICU, focusing on maternal-infant bonding, parental role development, and navigation of the medical system despite visitation restrictions. Also supports pregnant individuals and those up to three months postpartum through targeted groups such as the Pregnant Mothers Empowerment Group.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Train mental health and early childhood professionalsDevelops and delivers training programs for social work and psychology interns, therapists, and early childhood practitioners through the Chances for Children Institute at Mosaic Mental Health. Provides training on infant-child play, early childhood development, separation and loss, reflective self-care, and the CFC protocol. Faculty affiliations include Brooklyn College, University of Massachusetts Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship, Southern Connecticut State University, and Sacred Heart University.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.32M
Contributions & grants$2.24M97%
Program service revenue$8K0%
Investment income$42K2%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$1.61M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.94M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$850K
Net assets$2.09M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +122.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILLIAN ROUNTREE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $199K |
| SILVIA JUAREZ-MARAZZO | CO-EXEC DIR CLINICAL | 40 | $180K |
| HILLARY MAYERS | DIRECTOR | 15 | $38K |
board members · 12
- ANTONIA BARBA — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA GREEN — DIRECTOR
- CALVIN CHUN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ORR — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH BUCKNER — DIRECTOR
- FELICITY VON SUCK — PRESIDENT & CHAIRPERSON
- IRINA BABUSHKINA — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE SHANNON — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN GEE — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
- NIKITA BANERJEA — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARY DOOLEY — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
- TONI HAUGH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ABH, Connecticut Partner — Program role in the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Collaboration through faculty appointment in Early Childhood Education/Art Education programs.
- Child First, Inc. Partner — Served as Senior Clinician and Supervisor and Senior Faculty.
- Columbia University’s Parent-Infant Program Partner — Fatima completed training in parent-infant psychotherapy with this program, indicating a professional affiliation or collaboration.
- Community Centers Partner — Collaborated with community centers to deliver services and demonstrate positive outcomes in families.
- Hillary Partner — Contributed clinical expertise in attachment theory to support maternal-infant bonding
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a Section 501(c)3 charity by the IRS.
- Lindsay Nejmeh Partner — Former intern and participant in the group program launch
- Liz Partner — Contributed clinical expertise in attachment theory to support maternal-infant bonding
- Martha Alvarez Partner — Interviewee and contributor to the founding narrative of Chances for Children
- Mental Health Clinic Partner — Partnered with a mental health clinic to expand its intervention into the broader community.
- Mosaic Mental Health Partner — Hosts the Chances for Children Institute, where CFC trains social work and psychology interns and therapists.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Former affiliate of Chances for Children-NY until 2008.
- New York Zero-to-Three Network Government — Awarded Fatima the 2018 Emily Fenichel Award, indicating recognition and affiliation with this network focused on early childhood development.
- Sacred Heart University Partner — Faculty appointment in the Bachelor Program in Social Work (2001–2010).
- Southern Connecticut State University Partner — Faculty appointment in the Master Program in Social Work.
- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Partner — Previous employer of a Chances for Children clinician, with shared focus on child and family well-being.
- University of Massachusetts Partner — Faculty role in the Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship led by Dr. Ed Tronick.
- Yale-Bridgeport Hospital Government — Worked as Senior Clinician and Supervisor for Child First program.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom to offer virtual therapy sessions and group meetings.
- info@cfcny.org Partner — General inquiry and donation contact point for Chances for Children - NY Inc.
strategies · 2
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.
- Infant Mental Health Through Parent-Child Relationship Strengtheningmethodology: infant-mental-healthBy strengthening caregiver-child relationships during the first three years of life through clinical, dyadic, and attachment-based interventions, we support healthy brain development and social-emotional well-being because secure attachment and responsive interactions are foundational to mitigating early adversity and trauma.
- Relational Reflection Through Video-Mediated Observationmethodology: video-mediated_reflectionBy recording and reviewing caregiver-child play sessions, we enhance caregiver insight into the child's emotional needs and relational dynamics because guided reflection on real-time interactions strengthens attunement and responsive caregiving.