Dear NYFS Supporters, This year marks our 50th anniversary, offering an opportunity for both gratitude and celebration. We couldn’t be prouder of all we have accomplished in our 50 years, in partnership with our community. This year has also arrived with a series of unexpected challenges. Just as we’ve done for decades before, we are [...]
Staff Spotlight: Nyes Shuck
“My hope for my clients is increased self-compassion, intergenerational healing, deeper community connection, healed relationships, and a stronger connection to themselves and the people in their lives,” shares Clinic-Based Therapist Nyes Shuck. Before joining NYFS, Nyes began their journey at Roots Wellness Center, where they provided support to caregivers navigating substance use while parenting young [...]
Angie’s Update: Rising to Meet the Moment
Dear NYFS Supporters, Thank you for all the powerful and critical ways that you show up for our mission and the people we serve. This spring and summer have been full of momentum and connection. The Leadership Luncheon fundraiser was a transformative and uplifting success. It brought together our community of supporters and offered a [...]
Program Profile: Internship Program
At NYFS, our commitment to youth and families goes beyond the services we provide. It also includes cultivating the next generation of mental health and social services professionals. Each year, we welcome a cohort of dedicated undergraduate and graduate interns who are passionate about making a difference in our communities.Undergraduate interns contribute across several departments [...]
New On-Site Pantry to Support Clients’ Immediate Needs
We’re thrilled to share the launch of our new on-site pantry, designed to meet the immediate hunger and basic needs of our clients. Access to food is a vital part of overall well-being, and this pantry offers a short-term solution for individuals and families while they work toward more stable, long-term resources like full-service food [...]
Staff Spotlight: Isabela Mastel
We’re thrilled to shine this month’s Staff Spotlight on Isabela Mastel, whose journey with NYFS is a true testament to growth, dedication, and the opportunities offered through our Internship Program. Isabela first joined NYFS as a graduate intern. From the beginning, she showed empathy, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn. While embracing every opportunity to [...]

