Our Mission
Children of Promise, NYC is a community-centered organization that partners with children and families impacted by mass incarceration to dismantle the stigma and heal from the trauma plaguing Black and Brown communities.
The Challenge
2.7 million children in the US suffer socially, emotionally, and economically as a result of parental incarceration.
2.7 million children
in the USA
Have a parent in prison
There are 2,700,000 children (1 in 28) in the United States today with a parent in prison. That’s 1 in 9 African American children, 1 in 28 Latino children, and 1 in 57 White children.
105,000 children
in New York State
Have a parent in prison
In New York alone, there are 105,000 children impacted by parental incarceration facing uncertainty and trauma from changing living arrangements or being separated from their siblings.
15‐20% of children in the child welfare system
Have a parent in prison
Parental incarceration increases the risk of children living in poverty or experiencing household instability. CPNYC works to fill the void of a missing parent by helping the children lead healthy and productive lives.
Our Approach
We are the FIRST and ONLY after school program and summer day camp in NYC that seamlessly provides access to therapeutic empowerment services and youth development all under one roof.
After-School programming & Summer day Camp
We provide children a safe place where they can learn, play, and develop the tools they need to be bright young leaders.
Therapeutic Empowerment
We provide on-site help 5 days a week by a team of psychiatrists, social workers, and creative arts therapists.
One-to-One Mentoring
Project D.R.E.A.M. (Developing Responsible, Excellent, and Awesome Minds) provides one-to-one mentoring to children of incarcerated parents.
Family Engagement
In order to fully meet the needs of the children we serve, our staff engages families across the spectrum of CPNYC services.
Become a Volunteer
CPNYC offers a wealth of volunteer opportunities. We invite you to get involved. Together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone.
