Astella Development Corporation

In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Astella Development Corporation invited BCS to join its effort to provide relief and recovery services to devastated Coney Island households. BCS and Astella offered case management, workshops and cash and in-kind assistance to those who suffered storm damage, and in so doing, formed a lasting partnership. Together, BCS and Astella established a Coney Island Community Service Center, where we both now offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of area residents. Programs at the center include intensive family counseling services, youth development, referrals for legal guidance, relocation assistance, and individual counseling and relief.

2760 W. 33rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11224

Bay Park Family Services

Bay Park Family Services provides services to Bay Park residents, including case management, job readiness and counseling. The program offers intensive family support services to the community, including financial literacy and health and wellness programs. These services enable BCS clients and residents from the surrounding community to enhance children’s and families emotional, social and physical well-being.

2760 W. 33rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11224

Coney Island Family Enrichment Center

The Coney Island Family Enrichment Center is officially launching in 2025! Located in Coney Island, the center supports healthy family functioning in the local community through community events, connections to resources, parent cafes, and more. The center will be co-led by an advisory group of committed community members who choose the center’s name, decide on the decor, and help spread the word to others who may need some support or have an interest in giving back to the community. Our center will partner with local leaders, businesses, and civic organizations, providing physical and virtual space with offerings that help individuals dream big dreams and get the support most helpful to them.

Cornerstones

Located at four New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Community Centers across Brooklyn, Cornerstones provide engaging, high-quality, year-round programs for adults and young people. This programming is driven by the needs of our local community, where programming includes STEAM project-based youth activities, workforce development, community events and community building. An advisory board of community members at each location helps obtain community input and leverage local resources.

Farragut — Vinegar Hill
228 York St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

O’Dwyer Gardens — Coney Island
2945 West 33rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11224

Seth Low — Brownsville
137 Belmont Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11212

East New York Family Center

Families come to the East New York Family Center (ENYFC) for support with marital or other familial conflicts, and to assist with their children’s social-emotional challenges or issues at school. Often, these families are coping with trauma, illness, loss, family changes or transitions, and disconnection. The ENYFC is a safe space for families to set clear goals for change while drawing from their own strengths and abilities. Through this program, social workers provide family therapy, case management support, client advocacy workshops, and group sessions with parents, children and teens. The results from this program include parents and caregivers becoming more confident and less frustrated, children who are happier and set up for success, and relationships within the household and community that add value to residents’ lives.

400 Liberty Ave., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718.345.6300

Education Center

The BCS Education Center offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes, High School Equivalency (HSE) classes, digital up-skilling classes, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, at almost all skill levels to Sunset Park residents. Over 800 people a year come to the Center for classes, demonstrating the great need for adult literacy services in Sunset Park. All students at the Education Center also receive advocacy assistance, as well as college access support, career readiness counseling, and the opportunity to take credentialing courses in an area of their choice.

132 32nd St., Lower Level, Brooklyn, NY 11232
718.360.8186

Fatherhood Initiative

The BCS Fatherhood Program supports non-custodial fathers who are 18 and older in establishing healthy and positive relationships with their children. Through peer support, counseling, engaging events, and more, fathers are able to build strong and loving connections that will last a lifetime. Our program helps fathers confront issues including unemployment and housing instability, the challenges of being a young father, challenges stemming from prior incarceration or involvement with the criminal justice system, and co-parenting with the child’s guardian. Fathers enrolled in the program take classes in parenting skills, engage in father-to-father mentoring, receive conflict resolution training, and more.

NeON Works

NeON Works is a community engagement effort aimed largely at young people with a previous history in the criminal justice system. Residents on probation, as well as other residents who qualify, participate in NeON works if they are unemployed, underemployed, or motivated to pursue career credentialing and other forms of workforce development. BCS offers expansive career exploration and professional development courses with the end goal of one of the following outcomes: a) enrollment in a high school equivalency (HSE) credential, b) college enrollment, c) enrollment in a college route program, d) job placement, or e) training leading to a high-quality credential proved to assist with job placement.

400 Liberty Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
516.469.2906

Prospect Plaza Community Center

The Prospect Plaza Community Center in Brownsville, Brooklyn provides holistic family support services to residents and the neighboring community. Activities and events include recreational and social programming, workforce readiness and computer lab access. We partner with organizations like The Changing Room, CAS Prep, and University Heights, as well as provide case management and referral services, host events, and provide opportunities for the community to participate in recreational activities that enrich the lives of families.

1835 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11233

Works Plus

Works Plus is a flexible, wrap-around employment-preparedness program that serves young adults, aged 16 to 30, who are identified as individuals with high need for crisis management services. Our clients are “met where they are,” receiving services tailored to their individual needs that increase work readiness while reducing the likelihood of engaging in violent activity. Programming provides Brooklynites with career awareness, connection to educational opportunities, assistance with employment searching, and case management tools, all while focusing on soft skill and basic life skill development. Our ultimate goal is to expose participants to the world of work and prepare them for a stable and healthy life.

400 Liberty Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
516.469.2906

Youth Stand United (YSU)

BCS Youth Stand United (YSU) is an educational and employment program that provides resources and support to young people ages 16-21 who have experienced hardship and resultantly not completed high school. The program is a pathway for young people to get on track with obtaining their education and pursuing meaningful employment. Offering High School Equivalency Exam prep, job readiness training, and paid internship opportunities, YSU helps students achieve their professional and personal goals.