We are thrilled to announce a new chapter in the inspiring legacy of Biz Markie, the legendary rapper, DJ, and philanthropist whose impact on the world extends far beyond the music industry. As a tribute to his generous spirit and commitment to uplifting communities in need, we proudly present "Biz Markie's Emergency Food Pantry" in collaboration with Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children & Family Services

Community Parenting Partnership Program (CPPP) works to reduce child abuse/maltreatment and neglect by providing individual and group level evidence-based interventions to children/youth, ages 0-17 and their parents/caregivers in the Central Harlem community of New York City.

During these challenging times we understand it is absolutely necessary to provide resources to continue to strive ahead. Families need access to resources that can make life better. Below is a list of national, state, and local resources that may help us all during these difficult times. We will continue to update this list daily.

Educational and recreational services are available to students attending NYC public schools in Central Harlem (P.S. 36, P.S./M.S. 161, PS 129, and P.S. 153). In June 2024, we received the Learning Enrichment & After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) multi-year award from NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This award allows us to expand our after-school portfolio and increases the number of children we serve daily in our community.

We operate two after school and summer camp programs (PS 36 and PS 153) that are funded by NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. During the summer, we provide day camp services from 8 am to 6 pm in PS 36 and PS 153. Harlem Dowling operates two after school programs in PS 36, one for students in grades K-5th , and our newest program that serves Prek-4, 4 year old students. Funded by the NYS LEAPS grant, this new program will further support the needs of families with children attending PS 36.

The LEAPS funded after school program will also include our return to PS 129 after more than 20 years, serving children in grades K-5th. LEAPS will increase the number of children that we will serve in PS/MS 161 from 140 to 210 students.

Programming includes activities that are provided by various partners.

Literacy/STEM activities | Social emotional learning (SEL) | Engineering is Elementary | Art – Artistic Dreams International | Sports & Fitness | Yoga | Dance | Horticulture | Robotics | Intergenerational Program with Logan Gardens | Homework Help | Soccer | Trips | Parent Engagement Events | ESL courses |Poetry| Performing Arts

Our Family Strengthening Program (also known as Family Preservation) support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services. Our family preservation program serves children and their families residing in Central Harlem, West Harlem, Far Rockaway, Jamaica, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, and Woodhaven. Harlem Dowling-West Side Center facilitates groups, as well as evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions that includes the following:
• GenerationPMTO – evidence-based individual parenting program
• Strong African-American Families – evidence-informed group level parent/child groups
• Parenting Journey – group level parenting program
• Parenting Skills
• Domestic Violence Survivor's Group
• Youth Groups