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The Family Center works to create a more secure present and future for children whose parents have a life-threatening illness by providing comprehensive legal and social services, education and research. Our work is fueled by the belief that every child deserves an answer to the question:
Who Will Take Care of Me?

Description:
TFC works with the children, the parents and the caregivers. Filling in the gap that exists in other organizations, the founders decided to offer comprehensive legal and social services under one umbrella. TFC lawyers work with families to establish custodial/legal guardianship plans, health care proxies, wills and power of attorney. Trained social workers and family coordinators provide individual and family counseling, mediation services, benefits assistance and cross referrals to other support services.

History:
The Family Center (TFC) evolved from the vision of four women, who, while working at the Department of Social Services in New York City, focused on the needs of primarily healthy children in families affected by AIDS. They were moved by the sentiments of the ill mothers they served and by their children. The biggest concern of the parent with whom they worked was not for themselves, but for their children. However, little was being done to prepare the children for death, mourning and rebuilding their lives. With these families in mind, The Family Center was founded in 1994 to help families remain stable and cope with the implications and gravity of their health situation. It will never be easy, but we can help make it less difficult.

Contact people:

Diana Koepfer, Volunteer Program Coordinator, (212) 766-4522 x184, (email) Aileen Parker, Director Of Development, (212) 766-4522 x156, (email)

Address:

66 Reade St. New York, NY 10007 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions to 66 Reade Street by Subway: 1,2,3,9 to Chambers Street (exit on West Broadway) R or W to City Hall (exit on Warren Street and Broadway) 4,5,6 to City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge (exit toward the back of the train to exit on Reade. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: See above: Near all subways,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: M22 to Chambers Street, 5 minute walk