In The Media

Younger students are developmentally behind, educators say, and they’re blaming the pandemic

By Craig Schneider, Published in Newsday, August 20, 2024 Roosevelt kindergarten teacher Margarita Acevedo said she'll be starting the new school year with excitement, anticipation — and concern. The teacher said that since children returned from the pandemic in fall 2021, some have lacked basic abilities, including how to handle pencils and...

Guidance Center’s 70th Anniversary Raises $230,000

Published in Port Washington News on November 15, 2023 It was a night to remember at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in 70s Style, held on October 26, 2023 at North Hempstead Country Club. The event raised over...

Pregnancy, postpartum can be key times for mental health challenges

By Tiffany Cusaac-Smith, Published in Newsday, October 21, 2023 After giving birth to her son in March, Justine Hofsiss lay in the fetal position on a couch at her Franklin Square home unable to function. Ringing in her ears, heart palpitations, sweating,...

Talking to Kids about Tragedy

By Kathy Rivera, Executive Director/CEO, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Children are always listening, even to things they may not have the ability to fully comprehend. Whether it be from social media, school, or adults in their lives, it’s inevitable...

Guidance Center Spring Luncheon Raises Over $100,000

Roslyn Heights, NY, May 10, 2023—On Thursday, April 28, 2023, a sellout crowd of over 250 participants came together for North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Annual Spring Luncheon. This year’s event, which supports the Guidance Center’s mission to...

Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health, CBS News Special, March 16, 2023, featuring Kathy Rivera

“Andy Foundation Donates to Guidance Center,” March 1, 2023

North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, the leading not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announce that The Andy Foundation, a Garden City-based nonprofit, dedicated to helping children less fortunate than most, has...

“Morning Movies with the Guidance Center,” Blank Slate, February 22, 2023

North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center’s family-friendly fundraiser at Manhasset Cinemas was a big hit with kids and parents alike. “Morning Movies with the Guidance Center,” which was held on Feb. 11, featured three film choices – The Amazing Maurice, 80...

Garden City News “Andy Foundation Donates to Guidance Center,” March 6, 2023

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center), the leading not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announce that The Andy Foundation, a Garden City-based nonprofit, dedicated to helping children less...

The Andy Foundation Donates to Guidance Center

Roslyn Heights, NY, March 1, 2023 —North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center), the leading not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announce that The Andy Foundation, a Garden City-based nonprofit,...