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Center for Family Life, is a neighborhood-based family and social services organization serving Sunset Park since 1978.

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02/12/2026

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CFL Division Director Jhodessa and Program Directors Yolanda and HannaH took to Albany last week for UNH Lobby Day (). They were joined by fellow New York State settlement houses to advocate for:
- $8 million in funding for the Settlement House Program
- A 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase for human services workers
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We are so proud to be part of the rich history of settlement houses in New York.

02/11/2026

Last week, we were excited to welcome the new DCWP () Commissioner, Sam Levine, for a meet and greet!

We are so grateful to Councilmember Aviles () and her team for organizing this visit, and for their continued support of CFL.

We were joined by our partners at the Chinese American Planning Council (), Mixteca (), Raising Health (), and Voces Ciudadanas () for a wonderful roundtable conversation. Afterwards, the CFL team led Commissioner Levine on a tour of our tax program (make your appointment at the link in our bio)!

Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible!

02/09/2026

We are excited to announce that the Center for Family Life Cooperative Development Program is incubating a new cooperative this year!

The team is currently seeking motivated, early-career professionals from multicultural backgrounds to attend information sessions and learn how to get involved in forming this new cooperative.

Participants will have the opportunity to apply and grow skills in marketing, business and financial operations, and customer service, while helping to incubate a worker-owned consulting cooperative. This opportunity is especially geared toward individuals who face barriers to traditional employment and are interested in participating in a cooperative, worker-owned business model.

You can help us expand our reach by sharing the flyer and inviting others to learn more at one of our information sessions this month.

📩 For questions or inquiries, please email h.harpel@centerforfamilylife.org.

🔗 Interested individuals can register using the link in our bio.

02/07/2026

Looking for a special Valentine's Day gift? We've got you covered! 💌

Send your loved one a unique e-Valentine with a donation in their honor to support CFL's critical programs.

For each Valentine you purchase, the funds will support our neighborhood-based family counseling, employment services, English classes, legal services, after-school programs, food pantry, and more.

Your Valentine will receive a special e-message from CFL straight to their inbox on February 14th (a Valentine!) communicating your thoughtful generosity as their gift.

🔗 Go to the following link to learn more: https://donorbox.org/share-the-love-this-valentine-s-day-with-center-for-family-life-905320

02/06/2026

Help interns build professional relationships, find mentors, and make industry connections that can lead to future job opportunities! 🤝

Apply to host interns this summer through SYEP! Youth work with you for 25 hours for 6 weeks, starting in July! ☀️😎

Register online now: https://worksiteportal.nycsyep.com/

Questions?
Email us at syep@centerforfamilylife.org
(718) 840 -1640

02/05/2026

Last month, members of our CFL team presented at the Baltimore conference organized by the Annie E. Casey Foundation ()!

CFL has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In the past year, the foundation advanced CFL's understanding of community-based prevention program financing, facilitated a strategic partnership with the Mainspring team, and funded our co-designed mural located in the RISE UP Family Enrichment Center ().

The foundation's contributions help CFL stay connected and strengthen the community!

02/04/2026

The Mother Cabrini Counseling Program is accepting new clients! ❤

These free sessions are open to individuals, couples, families, and groups, with services provided in English, Mandarin, and Spanish.

We now have a "Program Fit Check" form that you can fill out prior to the referral form. This will help you get a quick sense of whether this service will be a good fit!

🔗 Use the following link for the Program Fit Check form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-XCJqT2UZECs03ZhrAwUuYAIu7aSdulAueZ1pGjqW0xUQjVER1RIWVpFN0RKQU9MMURYVVZFTDc3Vi4u&route=shorturl

🔗 Use the following link for the referral form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-XCJqT2UZECs03ZhrAwUuYAIu7aSdulAueZ1pGjqW0xUQkkyQVNTUElCTzVaWE5CWjhYUEVDUURFTy4u&route=shorturl

02/03/2026

Earlier this morning, Chancellor Samuels () visited Sunset Park High School ()!

Program Directors from CFL at SPHS, Evelyn and Emily, were among the attendees to welcome the Chancellor. Students brought the school spirit, showcasing their academic, musical, and athletic talents. We were thrilled to be part of the celebrations!

01/30/2026

As a member of 's WholeYouNYC network, we are committed to ensuring our neighbors have access to nutritious and fresh foods. Community members can walk-in to our food pantry Tuesdays-Thursdays from 1PM-4PM, no referral needed.

Recently, members of our Community Services team attended City Harvest's Legislative Breakfast where elected officials and partners discussed the ongoing threat to food insecurity programs. We are filled with gratitude for the amazing people we partner with in the fight for food security.

📸 Swipe for photos from the event!

01/29/2026

Ready. Set. WORK! 💼💵

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) application is now available for NYC youth between the ages of 14-24 years old! ☀️

Youth 14-15 years old participate in project-based learning activities, earning up to $700 for 6 weeks starting July 13th.

Youth 16-24 years old earn $17/hour and are eligible to work up to 25 hours per week. Participants are connected to paid work experiences and career exploration opportunities for 6 weeks starting July 6th.

Don't let the snow fool you... summer is closer than you think! ❄️➡️☀️

🔗 Apply now with the following link: https://application.nycsyep.com/

01/27/2026

College, Career, & Community Building Day is just around the corner! 🎊

🎓Our college panel is an exciting part of the program. Participants in the panel get to share their insights into the college experience - from social life to academics.

🔗If you are a current college student who is interested in sitting on the panel, register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-XCJqT2UZECs03ZhrAwUuZyNCPF3aOpGjUyPOgw4I1NUOUlGN1ZaSEZLRU0xWUY3UTc1UjFHSk5VTiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

01/26/2026

The snow isn't stopping our Tax Prep team! ❄📂

Starting today, FREE tax-filing services are available at Center for Family Life’s main location and NYU Langone. In-person services are available at both locations until April 15th, 2026, and are by appointment only.

🔗 Head to the following link to learn more and book an appointment:
https://centerforfamilylife.org/freetaxprep/

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Center for Family Life, a program of SCO Family of Services, is a neighborhood-based family and social services organization with deep roots in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Our mission is to promote positive outcomes for children, adults and families in Sunset Park through the provision of a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services. We partner with the community to provide access to resources and opportunities for personal growth and the development of interpersonal relationships that sustain and nurture families, support youth to develop into confident, capable adults and enrich the quality of life for neighborhood residents.

Sunset Park is a densely populated, low-income neighborhood with a large percentage of recent immigrants. Community residents have limited access to the resources needed to grow and thrive. Within this context, we offer a comprehensive range of programs and services that address families’ needs from every angle. These include family counseling and neighborhood-based foster care; cultural, educational and recreational programs at neighborhood public schools, adult and youth employment programs; and an emergency storefront for food and advocacy.

Poverty, inadequate educational and limited employment opportunities are a few of the enormous challenges that Sunset Park residents confront. At the Center, we witness the energy, creativity, and productivity of community residents, as well as the powerful human struggle to overcome these challenges and gain access to the resources needed to sustain a vibrant and nurturing community. The Center’s work is rooted in the daily, lived experience of this community and guided by a vision of families and social institutions evolving over time and contributing to each other’s ongoing growth. We dedicate ourselves to service because we believe that the social inequity that impacts the residents of Sunset Park is deeply unjust, and that when inequity is eliminated, human potential becomes limitless.