Elected officials are encouraging New Yorkers to make full use of the City’s local Family Enrichment Centers (FEC). Launched in 2017, these are welcoming walk-in, family-centered spaces, open to all, co-designed with community members, and fall under the remit of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). The availability of such centers seems all the more relevant given the latest wave of violence unleashed against young people in The Bronx. Some of the programs include medical support, parent discussion groups, men’s discussion groups, and clothes and food distribution.

On July 24, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined various officials and council members, including Council Member Althea Stevens (C.D. 16), Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) and City Council Majority Le

See Full Page