NYSPCC FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Spring Fundraising Dinner Cruise

We are celebrating our 150th Anniversary! Join us on a skyline cruise around Manhattan. Set sail on April 30th, 6pm-9:30pm, for an unforgettable evening aboard the Spirit of New York. Get ready for a dazzling casino-themed cruise filled with dancing, cocktails, dinner, breathtaking views of Manhattan, and lively games.

NYSPCC Welcomes Manhattan Borough President,

Mark Levine

We were honored to welcome Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, to the NYSPCC. We had a meaningful discussion about our prevention and treatment programs and services and how his support would enable us to expand the way we support children and families in need.

Training institute hosts virtual trainings in 2025

The NYSPCC Training Institute is hosting monthly virtual trainings in 2025 for professionals working in foster care and social services, covering topics on abuse prevention and trauma-informed care. The first two sessions of the year were, “Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Parenting” and “Understanding Trauma with Foster Care Involved Youth." For both sessions, out of 268 attendees, 100% of attendees said, the content was clear, and 99% of attendees would recommend it to colleagues.

NYSPCC will present about Art and Mindfulness Groups at the NASW Annual Conference

Our bi-weekly art and mindfulness groups for children continue to be well attended. This month, our therapists focused on self-care and self-love. Children created self-care jars and positive affirmation flowers that they can reflect on throughout the week. Our Assistant Director of Program Evaluation, Dr. Nicole Lim, has been invited to present on these groups at the National Association for Social Workers (NASW)’s Annual Conference in June 2025. The topic is Preliminary Insights into Emotional Responses to Art Therapy Participation.

Deloitte visits the NYSPCC

The NYSPCC recently hosted Deloitte and their team for a tour of our office and a comprehensive overview of our prevention, treatment, and training programs. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Deloitte's leadership on our rebranding efforts.

President and CEO Aysha E. Schomburg joins

webinar on Ending Hidden Foster Care:

In partnership with A Second Chance Inc, and Think of Us, President and CEO Aysha E. Schomburg participated in a webinar on Ending Hidden Foster Care: Community Advocacy, Policy, and Systems Change. Hidden foster care involves informal arrangements for children to reside with kin. The discussion addressed hidden foster care and its impact on families nationally; recommendations for system change and ensuring families receive the support they need to stay together and prevent child welfare involvement.

Thank you for your support!

In partnership,

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children