Yesterday Marilus Castellanos, Senior Program Director of Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Wellness at University Settlement, submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Health and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. Read the

Yesterday, Michele Rodriguez, Program Director of Older Adults at University Settlement, submitted testimony to the NYC Council hearing on COVID and Seniors: Protecting Older Adults in the Community. Here’s what she had to say: —

October 23, 2020 – Leonard Berman has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the agency announced today. He is the fourth candidate to join its board this year.  An executive with more than 20 years of experience in the investment industry, Len

NEW YORK, NY September 8, 2020 – University Settlement has launched a groundbreaking new effort to support families in order to prevent situations in which children require foster care, the agency announced today. Funded by the

NEW YORK, NY August 18, 2020 – University Settlement has expanded its Family Child Care Network into Brooklyn, the agency announced today. “Since 1886, University Settlement has created innovative services for children and families, and our

Our Executive Director, Melissa Aase, has been appointed to Mayor de Blasio’s Education Sector Advisory Council, which will help shape NYC’s recovery from COVID-19. We’ll be advocating for fairness and equity at every step. — A panel

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of civic leader and friend of University Settlement Frances Goldin. A pillar of the Lower East Side community, and a passionate ally to all experiencing oppression,

As New York City’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) evolves, University Settlement is sharing this update about how our programs and operations are affected as of Monday, March 16, The situation continues to