What does it mean to grow up with a community that believes in you? In this moment from Episode 5 of "Every Step of the Way," Julissa Contreras reflects on how Children’s Aid supported her growth through every life stage and how the adults who once supported her continued to recognize her leadership, even as she entered college and began working at Children’s Aid herself. Children’s Aid gave Julissa the space to lead, find her voice, and guide others. By the time she became a youth leadership program manager, she wasn’t just showing up—she was passing the torch. 🎧 Hear the full story at ➡️ EveryStepOfTheWay.org #ChildrensAidNYC #EveryStepOfTheWay #ChildrensAidPodcast #ImAChildrensAidKid (fb)

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the stories, strength, and traditions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures. Your heritage strengthens our communities and we’re proud to honor the rich histories that help shape our city and the families we serve. #ChildrensAidNYC #AANHPIHeritageMonth #EveryStepOfTheWay #AAPI (fb)