Gillespie Center

Our mission is to effectively address the causes and complexities of the homeless and working poor.

HistoryFamily and Children's Association has been servicing Long Island's most vulnerable families for over 130 years.SpecialtiesOur Mission: To protect and strengthen Long Island's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and their communities. Family and Children's Association (FCA) is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island's most vulnerable children, families, seniors and their communities. FCA is comprised of experienced professionals who both know enough and care enough to dedicate themselves to serve the most vulnerable residents of Long Island. With support from a committed Board of Trustees, other volunteers and with disciplined leadership, we bring our individual and collective knowledge, skills and abilities to bear on the implementation of a continuum of residential and community-based programs/services that are strength-based and culturally competent.