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Familia Adelante/Family Forward

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Familia Adelante/Family Forward

Empowering Families to Move Forward—Together

Launched in 2017, Familia Adelante / Family Forward is Mercy Center’s innovative family strengthening program designed to help immigrant families in the South Bronx grow and prosper. Through a trauma-informed, strengths-based “Whole Family” or “2-Gen” approach, the program supports both parents and children in setting meaningful goals and working collaboratively to achieve them.
 
At the heart of Familia Adelante is trust—between families, staff, and community partners. We prioritize each family’s voice, goals, and values while building a supportive network that fosters long-term stability and success.

Program Approach

Each participating family is paired with a dedicated family worker and develops a personalized family plan. Together, they set goals in four key areas:

A Collaborative Model

Mercy Center leads the program in partnership with:
This collaboration ensures that families receive comprehensive and coordinated services tailored to their unique needs.

Youth Engagement

All children of participating families also take part in Mercy Center’s robust youth programs, including After School, Summer Camp, and year-round STEAM enrichment activities. These programs support academic success, emotional development, and personal growth.

Impact and Growth

Now in its tenth year, Familia Adelante serves more than 100 families annually. In 2024-2025, 121 families—including 555 individuals—participated in the program. An adapted “Self-Sufficiency Matrix” helps measure progress across basic needs, employment, education, and wellness. Recent evaluations show that families consistently make measurable gains in these areas.
 
The program’s success has been recognized by multiple independent evaluations and continues to evolve. In 2025, we introduced new offerings like free summer camp access through Camp Fiver and educational workshops on the NYC high school and college application process. In partnership with the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program, we are also expanding financial planning tools and educational savings opportunities for our families.
 

FUNDERS

Thanks to our supporters!

We are very grateful for the generosity of the individuals, groups, businesses, foundations, and friends that partner with us to provide education, family, civic, social, and economic programs to the residents of the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of the women, men and families that reside in our community. 

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¡Tome el control de su salud! Mercy Center y Hispanic Federation le invitan a Juntos por una vida saludable, un programa de 26 semanas para prevenir la diabetes tipo 2. Las clases comienzan el 13 de noviembre a las 10:00 AM, y quienes asistan a las primeras 8 semanas recibirán un Fitbit Inspire 3 gratis. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR o llame a Richard al 929-413-3561.

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¡Tome el control de su salud! Mercy Center y Hispanic Federation le invitan a Juntos por una vida saludable, un programa de 26 semanas para prevenir la diabetes tipo 2. Las clases comienzan el 13 de noviembre a las 10:00 AM, y quienes asistan a las primeras 8 semanas recibirán un Fitbit Inspire 3 gratis. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR o llame a Richard al 929-413-3561.

¡Tome el control de su salud! Mercy Center y Hispanic Federation le invitan a Juntos por una vida saludable, un programa de 26 semanas para prevenir la diabetes tipo 2. Las clases comienzan el 13 de noviembre a las 10:00 AM, y quienes asistan a las primeras 8 semanas recibirán un Fitbit Inspire 3 gratis. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR o llame a Richard al 929-413-3561. ...

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Spend Valentine’s Day at the Big Game! We’re raffling off 2 tickets to Super Bowl LXI, plus $1,000 for expenses and a $300 gift card for dinner for two. Tickets are $150, and if you buy 2 you get 1 free. Scan the QR code or get yours here: https://bit.ly/4ziwQ3P

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Spend Valentine’s Day at the Big Game! We’re raffling off 2 tickets to Super Bowl LXI, plus $1,000 for expenses and a $300 gift card for dinner for two. Tickets are $150, and if you buy 2 you get 1 free. Scan the QR code or get yours here: https://bit.ly/4ziwQ3P

Spend Valentine’s Day at the Big Game! We’re raffling off 2 tickets to Super Bowl LXI, plus $1,000 for expenses and a $300 gift card for dinner for two. Tickets are $150, and if you buy 2 you get 1 free. Scan the QR code or get yours here: https://bit.ly/4ziwQ3P ...

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¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con nosotros!

Este viernes 30 de octubre a las 12:30 PM, te invitamos a Mercy Center para honrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos que ya partieron. Ven a compartir tradiciones, comunidad y mucho cariño en un espacio lleno de color y memoria. 🕯️🧡

¡Trae a tu familia y acompáñanos! Gracias a la Oficina para Nuevos Americanos del Estado de Nueva York por su apoyo.

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¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con nosotros! Este viernes 30 de octubre a las 12:30 PM, te invitamos a Mercy Center para honrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos que ya partieron. Ven a compartir tradiciones, comunidad y mucho cariño en un espacio lleno de color y memoria. 🕯️🧡 ¡Trae a tu familia y acompáñanos! Gracias a la Oficina para Nuevos Americanos del Estado de Nueva York por su apoyo.

¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con nosotros!

Este viernes 30 de octubre a las 12:30 PM, te invitamos a Mercy Center para honrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos que ya partieron. Ven a compartir tradiciones, comunidad y mucho cariño en un espacio lleno de color y memoria. 🕯️🧡

¡Trae a tu familia y acompáñanos! Gracias a la Oficina para Nuevos Americanos del Estado de Nueva York por su apoyo. ...

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Today, Mercy Center recognizes Indigenous Peoples` Day. Our work is rooted in community, and we know that community includes the Native peoples who have lived on and cared for this land long before us, and who continue to today.

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Today, Mercy Center recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our work is rooted in community, and we know that community includes the Native peoples who have lived on and cared for this land long before us, and who continue to today.

Today, Mercy Center recognizes Indigenous Peoples` Day. Our work is rooted in community, and we know that community includes the Native peoples who have lived on and cared for this land long before us, and who continue to today. ...

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