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Testimony by LiangLiang Han, Social Worker from Center for Family Life in Sunset Park
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LiangLiang Han, a social worker from the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, testified about the importance of Family Enrichment Centers (FECs) and their role in supporting immigrant communities. She emphasized the need for continued investment in proactive, community-driven initiatives to prevent small challenges from turning into crises.
- FECs are described as community homes that promote connection, empowerment, and prevention
- The Sunset Park FEC is highlighted as the first in South Brooklyn, playing a vital role in supporting immigrant communities
- Han urged ACS to increase funding for programs like FECs to expand services and reach more families before problems escalate
LiangLiang Han
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Good afternoon everyone.
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My name is Liang Liang Han.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
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I'm a social worker with the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, working on the ACS founded Family Enrichment Center, FEC project.
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FEC's are more than just the spaces.
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They are community homes that promote connection, empowerment,
Allison Hollihan
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and the
LiangLiang Han
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prevention.
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Our Sunset Park site is the first FEC in South Brooklyn, playing a vital role in supporting immigrant communities.
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Culturally inclusive spaces like the FEC builds trust and resilience.
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Community members have shared that prevention is crucial.
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Addressing needs early prevents small challenges from turning into crisis.
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We urge ACS to continue investing in proactive community driven initiatives, increase funding for programs like FECs where expand services, prevent issues at their root, and reach more families before problem escalate.
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Strong empowered communities are essential for children and youth's well-being.
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Let's pay attention to upstream investments that create lasting, meaningful change.
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Thank you so much, everyone.