RESPONSE CARD

Agency Mission

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s defined by our founder, Edwin Gould in 1927, "...to reach directly the needy children of the present generation and contribute to their health, physical and educational development until they can be returned to a proper home environment or can be self-supporting..."

and as it might be said today, "...to protect and nurture those children whose families are unwilling or unable to care for them and to strengthen families so that every member has the opportunity to help themselves toward a better future..."

VISION - 2011 Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families distinguished as an "AGENCY OF CHOICE" - viewed as a place for quality service and known as a "RELIABLE PARTNER" by children, youth, families, consumers, courts, employees, regulatory groups, funding sources and the community.

Our vision rests on the principles and values embraced in our mission statement and our belief that continuous quality improvement in every aspect of our service is fundamental to the safety and well being of our children and families and ultimately to our success. In support of our mission, we believe that every individual entrusted to our care should be provided an opportunity to develop to his/her fullest potential. It is our responsibility to provide the resources and quality support necessary to enhance family life and independent living for all of our children and families.

Furthermore, we believe that if our children, families and customers do not perceive our service to be of value or do not agree with or receive maximum benefit from the services we offer and the manner in which these are offered, we cannot be successful. It, therefore, is incumbent upon us to provide the best service possible through responsible and caring interventions, education and advocacy.

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Contacts

To make a financial contribution please call:

Linda Argila - FUND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

(O): (212) 737-7896
(C): (917) 309-4979 or
send your contribution to:
ARTRAGEOUS / Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
Twelfth Floor
40 Rector Street
New York, NY 10006

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Main Office

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
12th Floor
40 Rector Street
New York, NY 10006
Phn: (212) 437-3500
Fax: (212) 437-3597

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Brooklyn Location

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
407 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phn: (347) 227-4160
Fax: (347) 227-4178

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STEPS Program & Incarcerated Mother's Program :

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
PO Box is 287326, New York, NY 10128
Steps to End Family Violence Programs
Incarcerated Mother’s Preventive Program
Phn: (646) 315-7600
Fax: (646) 315-7697

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Permanency Services-BROOKLYN:

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
352-358 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phn: (718) 513-7000
Fax: (718) 513-7058
Fax: (718) 513-7059

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Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability (OMRDD) Program-RESIDENTIAL HOMES:

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families:
Developmental Disability Program
Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA)
157-10 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10032
Phn: (212) 543.2656
Phn: (212) 543.8033

Developmental Disability Program Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
1128 Sherman Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
Phn: (347) 577-8200
Fax: (718) 320-4978

Developmental Disability Program Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA)
140 Alcott Place
Bronx, NY 10475
Phn: 718.320.4976/77

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Becoming a foster parent or placement on adoption contact list:

Sharon Merritt
Phn: (212) 437-3500 Ext. 540
Sharon Merritt

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East Harlem Location:

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
2nd Floor
1968 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Phn: (646) 315-7600
Fax: (646) 315-7698

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Fund Development Coordinator:

Linda Argila
Phn: (212) 737-7896
Linda Argila

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General Information Contact:

Heather Thompson
Phn: (212) 437-3500 Ext. 568
Heather Thompson

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