What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13.05MEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIVISION (ECED) SERVED DURING FY 2025 APPROXIMATELY 559 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE BRONX. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON EDUCATION ALONG WITH OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTS INCLUDING HEALTH, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT. THE CMCS ECED DIVISION PROVIDES SERVICES UNDER FOUR PROGRAM MODELS: EARLY HEAD START/ HEAD START, CENTER BASED, HOME BASE AND FAMILY CHILD CARE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HHS, OHS, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE STATE FUNDED UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AND FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE DIVISION ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF MEALS FOR OUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FEEDING PROGRAM.
- #2 $9.44MENHANCED FAMILY FOSTER CARE: ENHANCED FAMILY FOSTER CARE PROVIDES FAMILY-BASED CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ACCESS TO NEEDED TREATMENTS AND SUPPORT, AND PERMANENCY PLANNING SERVICES, INCLUDING REUNIFICATION, KIN-GAP AND ADOPTION TO CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. FAMILY FOSTER CARE ALSO SUPPORTS CERTIFIED FOSTER PARENTS WITH TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WITH A RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL CONDITIONS, WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED FOSTER PARENTS AND A MORE INTENSIVE SET OF SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 259 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN IN OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS DURING FY 2025 AND 12 CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED.
What they call their work
What they do
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 2 activities
- Bridges to Health (B2H) program for children in foster care with complex needsImplements the Bridges to Health (B2H) program, providing comprehensive care plans for children in foster care who have serious emotional, developmental, and medical needs, ensuring coordinated access to treatment and support services.
- Health Home Care Management for integrated health and social servicesCoordinates medical, behavioral, educational, and social determinant of health services for individuals across New York City and Westchester County through the Health Home Care Management program, promoting holistic well-being and system navigation.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
- Foster care services for children affected by abuse or neglectProvides family-based foster care, including Enhanced Family Foster Care and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC), offering temporary, safe homes and individualized support for children who are victims of abuse or neglect. The organization serves approximately 259 children and families annually, with services focused on safety, permanency, reunification, and adoption when necessary.
- In-home and community-based support services for at-risk families and individualsProvides personalized in-home support, preventative social services, and community-based programs to improve functioning, prevent child abuse and neglect, reduce foster care placements, and strengthen family stability. Offers short-term assistance and service coordination for families awaiting Medicaid eligibility.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation and vocational support programs for adults with developmental disabilitiesProvides Day Habilitation Services in Valhalla and Ossining, along with vocational readiness training, volunteer opportunities, and skill-building activities to promote social connections, independence, and employment. The Supported Employment program McCloskey Works! offers on-the-job coaching and job placement across Westchester County.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and family support programsOperates Head Start, Head Start II, Little Angels Head Start, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs, serving over 5,000 children and families annually through early learning, health, nutrition, mental health, medical, and family engagement supports. Transitioned programs to the EarlyLearn model to align with Head Start standards and became the largest early childhood education provider in New York City after merging with Little Angels Head Start.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Mental health and clinical services for children, families, and foster youthDelivers counseling, medication management, telehealth, behavioral assessments, and care coordination through the McCloskey Cares Mental Health Clinic (Article 31) and the Clinical Foster Care program. Provides 24/7 psychiatric and medical monitoring for adults with developmental disabilities and supports Unaccompanied Immigrant Children through federal grants.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Nutrition services for childrenOperates the Child & Adult Care Food Program, providing nutritious meals at no cost to children enrolled in early childhood and care programs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential services for adults with developmental disabilitiesOperates 18 residential group homes and Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs), including the first IRA for young adults with autism in Ossining, NY, providing 24-hour person-centered care tailored to individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs using Applied Behavior Analysis and other evidence-based practices.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth workforce development and transition servicesSupports youth transitioning to adulthood through mentorship, job exploration, career readiness training, and workforce preparation via the Preparing Youth for Adulthood and Fair Futures initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Accreditation and organizational quality improvementMaintains accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA) and achieved re-certification in the Sanctuary Model from The ANDRUS Sanctuary Institute in January 2021, demonstrating adherence to best practices in administration, management, and trauma-informed care.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BETH FINNERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 34 | $549K |
| WILLIAM URSILLO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 34 | $356K |
| CHRISTINE MONROE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 34 | $340K |
| KAMLESH SINGH | SR. VP, FINANCIAL & CORP COMPLIANCE | 35 | $313K |
| REVA GERSHEN-LOWY | SR. VP OF EDUCATION & OPS. | 35 | $275K |
| NANCY MARTIN | SR. VP OF STRATEGY & PLANNING | 35 | $269K |
| SHIEMICKA L RICHARDSON | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $254K |
| DONNA OUIMETTE | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $234K |
- BISHOP GERALD T WALSH — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- CHRISTOPHER GALLIN — VICE CHAIR
- ELIZABETH HOUGHTON LAGRECA — DIRECTOR
- ESTEFANIA LOPEZ — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- EUGENE J DESOIZA JR — DIRECTOR
- FR ERIC CRUZ — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE GROSSMAN — DIRECTOR
- GILBERT LANDY — DIRECTOR
- HON ALISON TUITT — DIRECTOR
- JEANNE MASTOLONI-ALMEIDA — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA SINARSKI — DIRECTOR
- JOHN LUNDIN — DIRECTOR
- KIM TURNER — DIRECTOR
- MARY ALICE DONIUS EDD RN — VICE CHAIR (OUTGOING)
- MSGR KEVIN SULLIVAN — EX-OFFICIO
- REYNALDO GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BALACHANDRAN — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Provides federal funding and oversight for Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Receives grant funding through the Administration for Children and Families for early childhood education programs.
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Partnered with CMCS to take over failing programs of other social service agencies and supported the founding of the organization.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Government — Ex-officio representation on the Board of Directors and shared leadership through the Regional Director serving as a board member
- Council on Accreditation Government — Accrediting body for organizational programs, services, administration, and management
- Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Partner — Administered and staffed the Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for Children at its founding in 1946.
- Head Start Network — Participant in the federal Head Start program, operating Head Start I and Head Start II services.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partnership to deliver state-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Family Child Care Network programs.
- New York City Government — Partnered with CMCS to implement preventive services and EarlyLearn programs, and has selected CMCS to take over failing social service programs.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Selected CMCS to participate in the Bridges to Health (B2H) program, a state initiative for children in foster care with complex needs.
- Office of Head Start Government — Receives grant funding from the Office of Head Start for early childhood education programs.
- The ANDRUS Sanctuary Institute Network — Member of the Sanctuary network and re-certified by The ANDRUS Sanctuary Institute.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives grant funding administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for early childhood education programs.
How they approach the work
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- Holistic, Family-Centered Prevention and Development Modelmethodology: comprehensive_family_supportBy integrating early intervention, parenting support, mental health, and social services within a family-centered, holistic framework, the organization prevents family separation and supports child development, because addressing root causes and ecosystem needs leads to lasting stability and well-being.
- Integrated Early Childhood Education Access Modelsmethodology: integrated_service_modelsBy delivering early childhood education through multiple integrated models—such as center-based, home-based, and family child care—the organization expands access and coordination of services, because aligning with federal and state programs increases reach and continuity of care for vulnerable families.
- Person-Centered, Evidence-Based Support for Developmental Disabilitiesmethodology: person_centered_care_abaBy combining person-centered care with evidence-based practices like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and 24/7 case management, the organization promotes independence and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities, because individualized, clinically grounded support leads to better functional outcomes.
- Trauma-Informed Organizational Frameworkmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy implementing the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed organizational change framework, the organization creates therapeutic communities that improve safety and well-being for both children and staff, because addressing systemic trauma enhances service delivery and resilience.
- Treatment-Focused Foster Care Modelmethodology: treatment_foster_careBy using a treatment foster care approach with specially trained caregivers and intensive clinical services, the organization supports children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs, because specialized caregiving environments produce better stabilization and recovery outcomes.