Senior Program Director, Administrative Services, The Child Center Residential Treatment Facility My parents’ strong faith and deep belief in God shaped the foundation of who I am. They taught me that giving to others is one of the greatest acts of love, and that humility, gratitude, and appreciation should guide every part of life. I’ve learned to treat every experience—good or bad—as something meaningful. That is what I carry with me in my work at The Child Center of NY. I’

Ms. Fran’s Perspective Frances Keogan, Senior Program Director At The Child Center of NY’s COMPASS afterschool programs , our role goes beyond supervision. We provide enriching activities that offer children opportunities to try and excel at new things, as well as a place where they can create friendships with peers and relationships with supportive adults. We also provide a meaningful connection to the school day, reinforcing and sometimes enhancing what children learn in th

New in 2026 (also known as Tax Year 2025) — Many New York families can receive up to $1,000 per child through New York's recently increased Empire State Child Credit (ESCC) by filing a New York State income tax return.