Families

Our community is strongest when we build networks of care and provide families with the necessary support to thrive in Brooklyn

Members of the Arab-American Family Support Center

An immigrant family attending an event by Mixteca

2 in 7

Reported incidents of domestic violence occur in Brooklyn, the most across NYC

The rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black mothers compared to white mothers in NYC

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Children in New York City’s foster care system live in Brooklyn

Our Approach

We want Brooklyn to be a welcoming and supportive home for all families. We are committed to helping families thrive at all stages – from before children are born through their young adulthood – with initiatives that support, stabilize, and strengthen families across generations. From coaching for new parents to assistance with benefit access, we want to ensure that all families are equipped with the tools they need to flourish.

JOIN US

Brooklyn Org’s community comes together to back the biggest issues affecting our borough through the work of vital nonprofits. Help us create change from the ground up.

Who We Back

The Alex House Project
Arab-American Family Support Center
Brooklyn Book Bodega
Cool Culture
Day One New York
Documented
The Doula Program
Expecting Relief
Families and Friends of the Wrongfully Convicted
Kindred Bakery
Laundry Workers Center
The Opportunity Hub
Parent-Child Relationship Association
Power of Two
Technology for Families in Need (TechFIN)
United For Brownsville
Unlock NYC
Voces Ciudadanas
Women’s Empowerment Coalition of NYC
You Gotta Believe

See The Directory

An adult and child outdoors in a park during the day, with the child holding an orange bucket. Both are wearing black jackets and caps. There are people and trees in the background. — A family attending an event by Parent-Child Relationship Association

The success of our programs wouldn't be possible without BKO’s invaluable support. Their impact truly resonates with all our volunteers. Nicole Huang
Executive Director, Parent-Child Relationship Association

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A woman and two children sit in a library. One child holds a comic book. Shelves filled with colorful books are in the background. — 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner Brooklyn Book Bodega

When we come together as a community to support youth literacy, we’re strengthening New York for all of us. Rebecca Cohen and Seema Aghera
Co-founders, Brooklyn Book Bodega

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Adult in a colorful sweater and headwrap plays with a child in a bedroom decorated with plush toys and a small bed. — Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner Power of Two

Brooklyn Org’s support will have a long lasting impact by allowing us to help more families heal from intergenerational trauma and toxic stress, setting their babies up to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Coleen Stevens Porcher
Executive Director, Power of Two

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Samora Coles, Executive Director of The Alex House Project

Brooklyn Org is really about building community. You're really about building people. Samora Coles
Executive Director, The Alex House Project

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