New York City Family Caregiver Coalition

The New York City Family Caregiver Coalition (NYCFCC) is a program of Council of Senior Centers and Services of NYC, Inc. (CSCS)

The MISSION of the NYCFCC is: To address the needs of caregivers as well as to create strength out of diversity and build a united forum that will lead to targeted action including advocacy, education, information and public awareness.

What is NEW at the NYCFCC?

• Centralized NYCFCC activities and communications at CSCS
• Monthly e-newsletter is starting to give information about local caregiving resources, events and policy issues
• Planning upcoming borough and citywide events 
• Updating CSCS’ website to include resources on caregiving

Members

The member agencies serve over 400,000 people each year and include social service agencies, research and advocacy organizations, elder law attorneys, non-profits, arts organizations serving caregivers, hospitals and others. It is made up of volunteer members.

Funding

Funding is currently provided by volunteer in-kind contributions of time as well as donations from member organizations, corporations and non-profit members and individuals.

Information and Resources

Click here to view the most current issue of the NYCFCC e-Newsletter.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please contact Allison Nickerson at 212-398-6565 x235 or at anickerson@cscs-ny.org