Jamaica, Queens has been a part of my life for over two decades. I’ve spent nearly 30 years both working and living in and around this community. As The Child Center of NY’s Associate Executive Director for Youth Development and Community Engagement, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing it not only from my own perspective, but also from that of the next generation. I’ve seen firsthand that Jamaica’s young people are very talented, willing to work hard, and eager to make the most of any opportunity to make a better life for themselves when opportunities are given to them. Such opportunities have been admittedly scarce for them, but a new effort seeks to change that.
Recent Blog Posts
![Headshot of Dr. Justin R. Smith](https://childcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Justin-Reynard-Smith-Picture-768x664.jpg)
Team Spotlight: Dr. Justin R. Smith
The Child Center of NY is thrilled to announce our new Director of Behavioral Health Medical Services, Dr Justin R Smith Justin >>
![Alejandro, a student at August Martin High School who was a WIOA participant and will be a freshman at Cooper Union, stands outside The Met to receive his St. Gaudens Medal.](https://childcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alejandro-768x1024.jpg)
Alejandro’s Story
When I was in middle school, my mother and I moved to the United States from Haiti It was initially exciting to live in new place >>
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118-35 Queens Boulevard, Sixth Floor
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-651-7770
info@childcenterny.org
Recent Blog Posts
![Headshot of Dr. Justin R. Smith](https://childcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Justin-Reynard-Smith-Picture-175x125.jpg)
Team Spotlight: Dr. Justin R. Smith
The Child Center of NY is thrilled to announce our new Director of Behavioral Health Medical Services, Dr Justin R Smith Justin >>
![Alejandro, a student at August Martin High School who was a WIOA participant and will be a freshman at Cooper Union, stands outside The Met to receive his St. Gaudens Medal.](https://childcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alejandro-175x125.jpg)
Alejandro’s Story
When I was in middle school, my mother and I moved to the United States from Haiti It was initially exciting to live in new place >>
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