CDSC is a private, not-for-profit, community-based organization established in 1975 to provide a range of social services to families in Central Brooklyn, New York.  CDSC's motto—Building Communities By Strengthening Families—is a constant reminder of our mission: "to provide programs that empower families by helping them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for successful living in today's society."

 

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News and Events

CDSC  Launches WIFI Hotspot at Local Playground

 

CDSC and HARLOWTOWN in conjunction with NYCwireless and TECH MEDIA are proud to provide the first free wireless internet access to a low income Brooklyn Community. As of July 31 residents of Clinton Hill are now able to surf the net at their local Classon Avenue playground for free.

CDSC's Food Pantry Now Offers Client Choice

 

CDSC is pleased to announce that the CDSC Emergency Food Pantry has started using the Client Choice pantry model to serve its clients. On Client Choice pantry days, pantry clients are able to select food items off the shelves of the pantry themselves to put into their pantry bags. The CDSC Emergency Pantry is also proud to offer fresh organic produce during the summer months to clients!

Back-to-School Event

Saturday, August 29 from 11am-3pm

Find programs and activities for your children when they go back to school.

Community Resource Day

Saturday, September 26 from 11am-3pm

Come get information about resources in your community such as libraries, health services, children's activities, social service programs and much more.

Available Trainings

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Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Neglect

Marketing to Target and Retain Quallity Staff

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development

SUNY Video Conference Training

American Red Cross Infant and Child First Aid and CPR

Health Care Consultancy Workshops

Child Development Associates (CDA) Training

 

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CDSC CARES Team

 

Help the CDSC CARES Team raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Our team of staff, family and friends will be participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 18 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

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