named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Blocks
Therapeutic program fostering attachment between mothers and young children with special needs in NYC
Early Childhood Literacy Initiative
Promotes literacy among young children in East New York, Brooklyn
Early Childhood Safe Spaces
Supports safe spaces at shelters for refugee and migrant families with young children in Queens and the Bronx
Early Intervention Equity Project
Improves enrollment and access to early intervention services in high-need areas of New York City
Family Resource Center Services
Provides support to asylum-seeking families with young children on Manhattan's Lower East Side
Grow Your Own Workforce Development
Trains teacher assistants and teachers in early childhood special education in New York City
Integrated Mental Health Program
Provides mental health screening, treatment, and training in early childhood programs in Queens
LENA Grow
Uses talk-pedometer technology and coaching to boost early language development in young children in Queens
ParentChild+ Home Visiting Program
Strengthens parent-child interactions and early literacy in Far Rockaway, Queens
Pre-K STEM Enrichment Program
Expands STEM enrichment for young children at early care and education centers in Corona, Queens
Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness Center
Offers wellness services to families in Washington Heights and Inwood, Manhattan
Wonder With Me
Infant mental health training initiative for families and staff across New York City
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 2 activities
- Funding access to early intervention services for children in underserved communitiesFunds Citizens' Committee for Children of New York to improve enrollment, evaluation, and access to early intervention services for children in the South Bronx, Northern Manhattan, and Staten Island's North Shore.
- Funding therapeutic programs for attachment between mothers and children with special needsFunds New Alternatives for Children to support Building Blocks, a therapeutic program that fosters attachment and bonding between mothers and young children with special needs involved with or at risk of entering the child welfare system in New York City.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
- Funding early childhood development programs in shelters for refugee and migrant familiesFunds Early Starters International to create safe spaces supporting early childhood development in shelters serving refugee and migrant families in Queens and the Bronx.
- Funding services for asylum-seeking families with young childrenFunds The Educational Alliance to provide comprehensive services for asylum-seeking families with young children (age four and under) at its Family Resource Center on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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Literacy Program Funding 2 activities
- Funding early childhood literacy initiatives in public librariesFunds Brooklyn Public Library to support an early childhood literacy initiative in East New York, Brooklyn.
- Funding home visiting programs to strengthen parent-child interactions and early literacyFunds The Child Center of New York to support the ParentChild+ home visiting program, which strengthens parent-child interactions and builds early literacy skills in young children in Far Rockaway, Queens.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 2 activities
- Funding infant mental health training initiativesFunds SCO Family of Services to support Wonder With Me, an infant mental health training initiative that builds capacity among families, community members, and staff across New York City.
- Funding integrated mental health screening and treatment in early childhood programsFunds Commonpoint to support an integrated mental health screening, treatment, and training program within its early childhood programs in Queens.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding Pre-K STEM enrichment programs in early care centersFunds New York Hall of Science to expand a Pre-K STEM enrichment program at two early care and education centers in Corona, Queens.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding prenatal and postpartum wellness centers for familiesFunds Nido de Esperanza to support a prenatal and postpartum wellness center serving families in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods of Upper Manhattan.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funding early language development through talk-pedometer technology and coachingFunds Queens Community House to implement LENA Grow's talk-pedometer technology and coaching model to increase conversational turns and support early language development among young children in family childcare settings in Queens.
- Funding workforce development in early childhood special educationFunds Kennedy Children's Center to support a Grow Your Own program that increases the number of certified teacher assistants and degreed teachers in early childhood special education in New York City.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$999K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$296K30%
Other revenue$295K
expenses
Total expenses$752K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$230K
Grants paid out$1.08M
balance sheet
Total assets$9.45M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9.32M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE SOUSA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $283K |
board members · 1
- SISTER PAULETTE LO MONACO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Receives grant funding to support an early childhood literacy initiative in East New York, Brooklyn.
- Citizens' Committee for Children of New York Partner — Receives grant funding to improve access to early intervention services in underserved areas of New York City.
- Commonpoint Partner — Receives grant funding for an integrated mental health screening, treatment, and training program in early childhood programs in Queens.
- Early Starters International Partner — Receives grant funding to support early childhood safe spaces in shelters for refugee and migrant families in Queens and the Bronx.
- Kennedy Children's Center Partner — Receives grant funding for a workforce development program in early childhood special education in New York City.
- New Alternatives for Children Partner — Receives grant funding for a therapeutic program fostering mother-child bonding for families involved with or at risk of entering the child welfare system.
- New York Hall of Science Partner — Receives grant funding to expand a Pre-K STEM enrichment program in Corona, Queens.
- Nido de Esperanza (Nest of Hope) Partner — Receives grant funding to support a prenatal and postpartum wellness center in Upper Manhattan.
- Queens Community House Partner — Receives grant funding to implement LENA Grow’s talk-pedometer technology and coaching to boost early language development in Queens.
- SCO Family of Services Partner — Receives grant funding to support an infant mental health training initiative across New York City.
- The Child Center of New York Partner — Receives grant funding for a home visiting program to strengthen parent-child interactions and early literacy in Far Rockaway, Queens.
- The Educational Alliance Partner — Receives grant funding to serve asylum-seeking families with young children on Manhattan's Lower East Side.