Our Services

Evaluations

Staff experts provide complete clinical evaluations in a child-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment for children suspected of being victims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Each child receives as many interview sessions as may be necessary to obtain a thorough assessment. A one-way glass window allows other professionals to observe interviews and participate as appropriate.

Medical Examinations

NYCC’s on-site pediatrician provides a sensitive and comprehensive medical examination in a soothing, non-institutional setting. State-of-the-art equipment helps to identify and preserve key evidence.

Therapy

Clinical social workers and psychologists at NYCC provide therapy to child abuse victims and their families. NYCC also conducts weekly support groups for non-offending parents of child abuse victims.

Follow-up Case Tracking

NYCC provides telephone outreach to clients for up to two years to offer services and to assure that family conditions remain stable.

Crisis Intervention and Counseling

Staff experts speak with anyone in need of intervention and assistance as a result of child abuse. NYCC also provides referral and advocacy services.

Professional Consultation

NYCC offers phone and in-person consultation to victims, their families and professionals involved in the abuse investigation and reporting process.

Multidisciplinary Services

A multidisciplinary team based at NYCC collaborates to protect children and investigate each allegation of abuse. Evidence is thereby collected more efficiently, and repetitive victim interviews are eliminated. The team includes NYCC’s pediatrician, social worker and therapist working in collaboration with the District Attorney, the Police Department, and the Administration for Children’s Services.

Educational Programs

NYCC provides free abuse-awareness and prevention training to the community and to health care professionals. Workshops include recognizing signs and symptoms of child abuse, and methods for abuse prevention. Health care professionals can receive free training on interview techniques, physical assessment, and the intricacies of the child protection system. NYCC also serves as a field placement for Masters level student interns.

Child-friendly Environment

The New York Center for Children is created and designed for children. It provides a soothing, non-institutional, therapeutic environment including toys, a playroom, and hand-painted murals. It is a wheelchair-accessible facility.

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