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 [...]

Staff Profile: Meet Our Youth Pathways Supervisor At NYFS, we are lucky to have passionate professionals who dedicate themselves to making a difference in young lives. Sam McGinnity, our Youth Pathways Supervisor leads our diversion and community connections services, providing guidance, resources, and mentorship to youth in need. A Passion for Early Intervention With a [...]

“My greatest hope for my clients and their families is that they leave with a sense of hope and a direction,” shares Cari Kokotovich, Psychological Evaluation Program Manager at NYFS. “I want them to have a clear path forward and know they can always return for support or guidance when they feel stuck or need [...]

“Schools were not designed for kids in trauma,” says School Based Mental Health Therapist Melanie Haynes. “That’s why I love working with youth in a school setting.”  Melanie adds that NYFS’ embedded model of service allows therapists like her to offer onsite mental health support during the school day while also working with teachers and [...]

Effective September 6, 2024, Amelia Swisher Maijala will be resigning her position as Development and Communications Manager at NYFS after 25 dedicated years of service. On behalf of the NYFS leadership team and staff, we are saddened by Amelia’s departure, but overjoyed with the work she has accomplished in her tenure at NYFS. Amelia has [...]