Programs
CFL Family Counseling & Supports
Counseling & Support
The Center for Family Life is the principal provider of preventive counseling in Sunset Park, providing individualized plans that address each family’s unique situation. Read More
CFL Family Foster Care – Sunset Park
Foster Care
Our Neighborhood-based Foster Care program places children with licensed families in Sunset Park, with the exception of a small number of placements in the homes of family members in neighboring areas. Read More
CFL at PS 1
Summer Programs After-School
CFL at PS 1 offers after school and summer programming for students ages 5-13. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, literacy, and recreation Read More
CFL at PS 94
After-School
CFL at PS 94 offers after school programming for elementary students ages 5-13. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, literacy, and recreation. Read More
CFL at PS 169
Summer Programs After-School
CFL at PS 169 offers after school and summer programming for students ages 5-13. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, literacy, and recreation. Read More
CFL at PS 971
Summer Programs After-School
CFL at PS 971 offers after school programming for elementary students, and summer camp for children from 5-13. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, literacy, and recreation. Read More
CFL at MS 136/821
Summer Programs After-School After-school
CFL offers a five-day-a-week After School arts program for students in grades 6-12. A summer arts enrichment program promotes individual growth and discovery for children ages 10-15. Read More
CFL at Sunset Park High School
After-school High School Advisory Partnership Youth Employment
As a key community partner to SPHS, the Center provides meaningful supports to the school and its students, both afterschool and during the school day. Read More
CFL Beacon Communty Center at PS 1
Community Centers
Beacon Community Centers provide a wide range of after-school and evening activities and workshops for community residents of all ages. The programs promote individual growth, support family life, and create a sense of community and welcome all children and adults living in the community. Read More
CFL Beacon Community Center at PS 503/506
Community Centers
Beacon Community Centers provide a wide range of after-school and evening activities and workshops for community residents of all ages. The programs promote individual growth, support family life, and create a sense of community and welcome all children and adults living in the community. Read More
CFL Summer Youth Employment Program
Youth Employment
CFL’s Summer Youth Employment Program offers summer jobs for youth age 14-21 with employers throughout Brooklyn Read More
CFL Food Pantry
Food Pantries
Our two Brooklyn food pantries distribute emergency supplies of groceries to help provide individuals and families in need through a time of crisis. Read More
CFL Single Stop
Single Stop
Our Single Stop provides a variety of community services including emergency food, benefits advocacy, and legal and financial counseling to residents of Sunset Park. Read More
CFL Adult Employment & Education
Adult Education / Employment
These services provide job readiness and placement assistance to Sunset Park residents and meet the hiring needs of local employers Read More
CFL Co-op, Business Development
Adult Education / Employment
The CFL Cooperative Development Program (CDP) organizes community members to create worker-owned cooperative businesses with the mission of economic and social justice. Read More
87%
of young adults in foster care (18+) are enrolled in school or working
Last year, we placed
1,470
youth in employment, subsidized employment or internships