Coordinated Children’s Service Initiative

December Manhattan Borough Based Council
2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the December Manhattan BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Manhattan BBC Co-Chairs are: Karmita Morgan-Randall, Denise Martin, & Nitaka Corprew

December Bronx Borough Based Council
2020-12-11 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the December Bronx BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Bronx BBC Co-Chairs are: Gloria Alfinez, Alice Greenfield, & Cruz Fuksman

Youth Advisory Council - Winter VIRTUAL Weekly Meeting
2020-12-07 17:00 - 18:00
Amidst the COVID-19 citywide response, the CCSI-NYC Youth Advisory Council will continue to meet virtually every Monday from 5 PM to 6PM (except holidays: Jan 18th – MLK Jr Day and Feb 15th – President’s Day this cycle).
Register via Zoom HERE to join our meetings from December through February!

***Gift cards available for adequate participation! Find out how to earn one by joining a meeting!

December Staten Island BBC
2020-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the December Staten Island BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Staten Island BBC Co-Chairs are: Kit Allen, Taj Ellis, & Veronica Grant

November Queens Borough Based Council
2020-11-23 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the November Queens BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Queens BBC Co-Chairs are: Debbie Fraser & Wiletta Williams

November Brooklyn Borough Based Council
2020-11-20 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the November Brooklyn BBC Here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Brooklyn BBC Co-Chairs are: Monique Lindsay, Evelyn Pugh, Selina Lebron

November Manhattan Borough Based Council
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the November Manhattan BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Manhattan BBC Co-Chairs are: Karmita Morgan-Randall, Denise Martin, & Nitaka Corprew

November Bronx Borough Based Council
2020-11-13 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the November Bronx BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Bronx BBC Co-Chairs are: Gloria Alfinez, Alice Greenfield, & Cruz Fuksman

November Staten Island BBC
2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the November Staten Island BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Staten Island BBC Co-Chairs are: Kit Allen, Taj Ellis, & Veronica Grant

Halloween Party! - YAC Youth Virtual Learning Series
2020-10-28 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for the CCSI Youth Advisory Council’s Fall Virtual Learning Series!
CCSI YAC Virtual Learning Series Fall 2020 Flyer <<< DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE (includes zoom registration links found below)

On Wednesdays from 7-9 PM throughout Fall 2020, the CCSI YAC will be holding its Youth Virtual Learning Series! REGISTER:

Self Care & Coping, Wednesday Aug 26th

COVID-19 Mythbusting & Medical Racism Exploration, Wednesday Sept 23rd

Activism & Organizing, Wednesday Oct 21st

Policing, Wednesday Dec 16th

PLUS ZOOM PARTIES:

Halloween Party on Wednesday Oct 28th

Holiday Party on Wednesday Dec 23rd

October Queens Borough Based Council
2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the October Queens BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Queens BBC Co-Chairs are: Debbie Fraser & Wiletta Williams

October Brooklyn Borough Based Council
2020-10-23 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the October Brooklyn BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Brooklyn BBC Co-Chairs are: Monique Lindsay, Evelyn Pugh, Selina Lebron

Activism & Organizing - YAC Youth Virtual Learning Series
2020-10-21 19:00 - 21:00

October Manhattan BBC
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the October Manhattan Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Manhattan BBC Co-Chairs are: Karmita Morgan-Randall, Denise Martin, & Nitaka Corprew

RESCHEDULED: Self-Care & Coping - YAC Youth Virtual Learning Series
2020-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for our YAC Youth Virtual Learning Series Self-Care and Coping Rescheduled session featuring the phenomenal ReForum Consulting!

Please join us for the CCSI Youth Advisory Council’s Fall Virtual Learning Series!
CCSI YAC Virtual Learning Series Flyer_updated Sept 2020<<< DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE (includes zoom registration links found below)

On Wednesdays from 7-9 PM throughout Fall 2020, the CCSI YAC will be holding its Youth Virtual Learning Series! REGISTER:

Self Care & Coping, Wednesday October 14th – Rescheduled from Aug 26th!

COVID-19 Mythbusting & Medical Racism Exploration, Wednesday Sept 23rd

Activism & Organizing, Wednesday Oct 21st

Policing, Wednesday Dec 16th

PLUS ZOOM PARTIES:

Halloween Fun & Wellness on Wednesday Oct 28th

Holiday Party on Wednesday Dec 23rd

October Bronx Borough Based Council
2020-10-09 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the October Bronx BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Bronx BBC Co-Chairs are: Gloria Alfinez, Alice Greenfield, & Cruz Fuksman

October Staten Island BBC
2020-10-05 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the October Staten Island BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Staten Island BBC Co-Chairs are: Kit Allen, Taj Ellis, & Veronica Grant

Brooklyn & Queens BBC - Fall 2020 Kick-Off
2020-09-25 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the September Brooklyn & Queens BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Brooklyn BBC Co-Chairs are: Monique Lindsay, Evelyn Pugh, Selina Lebron
Your Queens BBC Co-Chairs are: Debbie Fraser & Wiletta Williams

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! - a CCSI YAC & CCRB Collaboration
2020-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
Want to know your rights in a situation of police misconduct?
Looking for a safe youth space to discuss this issue? You’ve come to the right place!
Download the flyer here: Know Your Rights Flyer CCSI YAC CCRB Fall 2020_FINAL
Each session presents the same vital information, directly from the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)!
THURSDAYS 6-8 PM REGISTER BELOW:
September 24th
October 29th
November 19th
December 17th

COVID-19 Mythbusting & Medical Racism Exploration - YAC Youth Virtual Learning Series
2020-09-23 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for the CCSI Youth Advisory Council’s Fall Virtual Learning Series!
CCSI YAC Virtual Learning Series Flyer_updated Sept 2020<<< DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE (includes zoom registration links found below)

On Wednesdays from 7-9 PM throughout Fall 2020, the CCSI YAC will be holding its Youth Virtual Learning Series! REGISTER:

COVID-19 Mythbusting & Medical Racism Exploration, Wednesday Sept 23rd

Self Care & Coping, Wednesday October 14th

Activism & Organizing, Wednesday Oct 21st

Policing, Wednesday Dec 16th

PLUS ZOOM PARTIES:

Halloween Party on Wednesday Oct 28th

Holiday Party on Wednesday Dec 23rd

Manhattan & Staten Island BBC - Fall 2020 Kick-Off
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the September Manhattan & Staten Island BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Manhattan BBC Co-Chairs are: Karmita Morgan-Randall, Denise Martin, & Nitaka Corprew
Your Staten Island BBC Co-Chairs are: Kit Allen, Taj Ellis, & Veronica Grant

Youth Advisory Council - Fall VIRTUAL Weekly Meeting
2020-09-14 17:00 - 18:00
Amidst the COVID-19 citywide response, the CCSI-NYC Youth Advisory Council will continue to meet virtually every Monday from 5 PM to 6PM (except holidays: September 7th & October 12th this cycle).
Register via Zoom HERE to join our meetings from September through November!

***Gift cards available for adequate participation! Find out how to earn one by joining a meeting!
The CCSI YAC’s Mission: The CCSI Youth Advisory Council is a space created FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH for those aged 16 to 30 with a variety of lived experience in systems: behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and others. We exist so that we can give feedback and critiques to systems, announce what isn’t working, and to solve problems collectively. The YAC collaborates with city and state leaders and community supporters to improve the life and situations faced by youth in mental and emotional health systems.

The Bronx BBC - Fall 2020 Kick-Off
2020-09-11 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to Fall 2020 CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually through the end of 2020! We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these trying times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the September Bronx BBC Meeting here
The Fall 2020 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the Fall 2020 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here: CCSI-NYC Sept to Dec 2020 BBC Schedule and Program Description_FINAL
Your Bronx BBC Co-Chairs are: Gloria Alfinez, Alice Greenfield, & Cruz Fuksman

MBBC Parenting Series - 4 Part Training
2020-07-16 13:00 - 15:00
The Manhattan Borough Based Council invites you to our 2nd Annual Parenting Series!
REGISTER TO ATTEND THE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM HERE

Download the flyer here:
MBBC Virtual Parenting Series Flyer July and Aug 2020_FINAL

CITYWIDE BBC Meeting - Summer 2020
2020-07-15 12:00 - 14:00
Amidst the COVID-19 Citywide response, the CCSI community will be meeting virtually for the summer months. We will host a CITYWIDE BBC on Wednesdays, July 15th and August 12th, 2020 from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Thank you for holding space with us!
Register for the July 15th Meeting HERE
Register for the August 12th Meeting HERE
Shout out to our magnificent CCSI community members, caregivers, agency representatives, Borough Based Council Co-Chairs, & Citywide Oversight Committee Co-Chairs!

Youth Advisory Council - Summer VIRTUAL Weekly Meeting
2020-07-06 17:00 - 18:00
Amidst the COVID-19 citywide response, the CCSI-NYC Youth Advisory Council will continue to meet virtually every Monday from 5 PM to 6PM (except holidays).
Register via Zoom HERE to join our July & August Meetings

***Gift cards available for adequate participation! Find out how to earn one by joining a meeting!

Queens BBC Meeting - VIRTUAL
2020-06-22 12:00 - 13:00
Per COVID-19 city-wide mandates, CCSI has canceled all in-person meetings & events through June 2020. As such, we will be hosting all of our BBCs virtually from 12 pm to 1 pm on their originally scheduled dates.
CCSI BBC YAC May and June 2020 Schedule Flyer_FINAL
The Queens BBC will be meeting VIRTUALLY on Mondays May 18th (in observance of Memorial Day on May 25th) and June 22nd, 2020 from 12 pm to 1 pm.
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting:

Topic: CCSI Queens Island BBC – VIRTUAL
Time: Jun 22, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register for Zoom Meeting: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldOCvqTIrG9cGtmt7vTlcqaWb3B7xb-_C

Queens Borough Based Council Co-Chairs
Debbie Fraser, NYC Administration for Children’s Services
Agency Co-Chair
Violet Keeney, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Family Resource Center
Agency Co-Chair
Wiletta Williams, Parent Advocate
Parent Co-Chair

Staying in Balance Training
2020-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
REGISTER HERE: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeqvrDwpGta465vNgguJqNSAAiAy5Iif
Please register to attend our Staying In Balance training, facilitated by Vibrant/CCSI’s Cristina Harris, MSW, Director of Training!
This workshop provides participants with tools to respond in healthy ways to the different levels of emotional distress that arise from the course of their day-to-day interactions. This is an opportunity for people to identify and discuss sources of stress in their lives and learn healthy ways to cope with that stress.
What will you learn? Participants will be able to:
– Understand common symptoms of stress and how it effects performance
– Create a self-care assessment and plan to stay mentally, emotionally, and cognitively balanced
– Learn how to identify telltale signs of stress

CCSI Understanding & Unpacking Trauma Training Series
2020-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
The Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative of NYC, in collaboration with Brooklyn’s own ReForum Consulting presents:

Understanding & Unpacking Trauma Training Series
3 2-hour virtual sessions from 5-7 pm on TUESDAYS June 9th, 16th, & 23rd 2020
REGISTER ON ZOOM

Session 1 – June 9th from 5-7 PM Pandemic Trauma
A discussion surrounding the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and tools for coping. As we consider how COVID-19 may impact our society, we must consider both the medical and societal mental health consequences, including collective trauma. Having a set plan for responding to mental health needs, is just as important as a plan for protecting ones medical and physical health.
Session 2 – June 16th from 5-7 PM Coping with COVID-19: An Ode to Self-Care
The COVID-19 pandemic can feel overwhelming due to uncertainty, new information, navigating working from home, and caring for your family and yourself. It is normal to feel fearful, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed during uncertain times. Not all of us will respond to the stress of this pandemic in the same way. But what we ALL need to do is practice a lot of self-care. Whether you are taking advantage of this time to just be still or crossing items off of your to-do-list, we all are learning new ways of being. Taking care of yourself is important so you are equipped to help your family through this time. In this workshop we discuss the entire spectrum of self-care and various practical ways for us to take care of ourselves considering our current circumstances.
Session 3 – June 23rd from 5-7 PM Urban Grief & Loss
Increased stress and anxiety are common responses to the coronavirus outbreak. These responses can be more acute for communities predisposed to trauma, because often they are already contending with other mental health stressors. It is important to continue ongoing efforts to understand why black persons are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, including the role of social and economic factors in infection risk. In this workshop we discuss the traumatic loss and grief in urban communities, the disproportionate impact of this disease on racial and ethnic minority communities, social factors that put these communities in a disadvantaged place to respond to an epidemic and to recover from diseases, and resiliency factors.

Download & SHARE our event flyer!

Staten Island BBC Meeting - VIRTUAL
2020-06-01 12:00 - 13:00
Per COVID-19 City-wide mandates, CCSI has canceled all in-person meetings & events through June 2020. As such, we will be hosting all of our BBCs virtually from 12 pm to 1 pm on their originally scheduled dates.
CCSI BBC YAC May and June 2020 Schedule Flyer_FINAL
The Staten Island BBC will be meeting VIRTUALLY on Mondays May 4th & June 1st, 2020 from 12 pm to 1 pm.
Register for Zoom Meeting: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdu-vqDkjE9bt2HMqK2TSe0rkwx40xKAt

Staten Island Borough Based Council Co-Chairs
Kit Allen
Family Co-Chair, Family Advocate
Taj Ellis
Agency Co-Chair, United Activities Unlimited, Assistant Program Director, Mariner’s Harbor Cornerstone
Veronica Grant
Community Co-Chair, Advocate
