NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 9, 2023– Cayuga Centers congratulates its Executive Vice President for UC Transitional Foster Care, Jessica Oliveira-Haddad, LMSW, on being honored by The Chapter Network for her work supporting migrant youth and communities. The event was held on October 7th at the O’Connell Gardens in Oceanside, NY, and featured notable community leaders.
The fun-filled gala marked the entertainment network’s tenth anniversary, honored young heroes of the decade, and offered lifetime achievement awards to various community servants who have dedicated their careers to serving the vulnerable.
Cayuga Centers CEO & President Edward Hayes extended his congratulations to Jessica, stating, “Jessica has established a resilient and compassionate program that embraces traumatized refugee children, initiates the healing journey, and promptly reunites them with family members already residing in the US. Her dedication to each of these children mirrors a parental love. She is truly a changemaker in our world.” Jessica Oliveira-Haddad has worked at Cayuga Centers since 2014 and currently oversees the UC Transitional Foster Care(UC-TFC). The program ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US border without a legal guardian while they await unification.
Chapters Community Support Services
Established in 2000, Chapters Community Support Services is a non-profit organization that provides supportive services and an unconditional platform to empower individuals to share their voices and stories. The organization was founded by entrepreneur and host Steven Vaccaro and is affiliated with Chapter Network as well as the podcast and radio show Chapters Rap Show.
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is a nationally accredited and awarded 501(c)(3) non-profit, human services agency headquartered in Auburn, NY. Founded in 1852, the agency has delivered quality services by following the agency’s core mission of helping individuals and families grow as independent, healthy, and productive citizens through quality counseling, out-of-home care, and support services. Cayuga Centers provides a continuum of support services nationally, with offices in over 15 cities. The agency specializes in providing individualized, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed support to diverse populations. Cayuga Centers currently serves 10,000 individuals and families annually. Visit www.cayugacenters.org to learn about its services, how to become a foster parent, and employment opportunities.
