The Division of Prevention Services (DPS) in the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is renaming and redesigning the programs formerly known as ACS Beacon Prevention. Through the redesign, ACS intends to offer families a menu of flexible service options that strive to connect families to community resources through case management, address families’ concrete needs, support parents/caregivers, and avoid unnecessary investigations. The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center will implement this model through the Haven and Hope School-Based Support Program beginning July 2024.
The Haven and Hope School-Based Early Support Program supports families with the resources needed to help children thrive at home and at school, and reduce the risk of agency involvement. We provide direct services to parents and children, and connect families to community resources.
Programs are available for families and children at MS/PS 5, Fairmont Neighborhood School/PS 314 and Choice Charter School.
You may contact us at havenandhope@theremcenter.org.
We offer parenting support services through a Triple P Positive Parenting Program. Triple P Level 4 is designed for caregivers struggling with parenting challenges related to a child’s behavior. Triple P is a five-level, evidence-based parenting program built on the following key principles: 1) helping parents/caregivers to create a positive learning environment for their children; 2) ensuring safety; 3) setting realistic expectations; 4) using safe assertive discipline; and 5) taking care of themselves as parents.
We support families’ navigation of, and access to, essential community services such as child care, health services, housing programs such as Homebase, public benefits and entitlements, including but not limited to WIC, SNAP, public assistance, child support, health insurance (e.g., Medicaid, CHIP), housing subsidies, and other resources available through the Department of Social Services and other government agencies.
We co-design workshops, activities and events with families and their school community. Activities take place at school and at other locations in the Bronx. We provide opportunities for families to connect with neighbors and community members, and to strengthen positive social connections.
Families also have access to the Bronx HYPE Family Enrichment Center, with no cost events and workshops occurring weekly. Visit bronxhype.org for additional information.
Case plans are co-developed in partnership with families, and case management is rooted in Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Case management may also include the provision of or referral for family counseling or other mental care as needed, as well as advocacy to assist families in navigating government and private sector service systems and benefits.
All children in 4th grade and higher have an opportunity to join the YAC and get involved in co-planning offerings, building a relationship with the program and school staff, and providing program feedback. Children will develop goals and drive decision making through the YAC.
All families have an opportunity to join the PAC and get involved in co-planning offerings, building a relationship with the program and school staff, and providing program feedback.
To get started, complete a referral form with your child's school. You may download the Haven and Hope SBES Referral Form below.
111 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10454, United States
The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center (REMC) is a learning community committed to supporting the development of young children. The center employs a whole child approach to ensure that each student is engaged and challenged in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and kindness and respect for others. As an organization, we are passionate about creating access to quality social services and reducing economic inequality in urban areas.
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