Episcopal Social Services of New York

Paul’s House

Opened in 2005, and named for the Rt. Rev. Paul Moore, the late Bishop of New York and a tireless advocate for social justice, this early childhood center is geared towards helping children under the age of three get a fair and healthy start in life. The center boasts six Early Head Start classrooms in the William H. Wright II Center, where young children are helped to become school-ready. The child-friendly Starr Dental Center is a pleasant and inviting place for youngsters. Medical and mental health interventions take place in the Stephen Chinlund Children’s Health Services Facility, one of ESS’ two medical clinics, named in tribute to ESS’ former Executive Director. There are also offices for the Family Preservation and Foster Care and Adoption programs. All in all, some 100 professional and staff members assist an estimated 1,000 area families each year improve their lives and bolster the chances of their children’s future success. The following programs operate out of Paul’s House, serving the Mott Haven neighborhood and surrounding areas of the South Bronx:

• Family Preservation Program
• ESS Medical Clinic
• Early Head Start Program
• Group Homes and Supervised Independent Living for Foster Teens
• After-School Program

Located in “The Hub” of the South Bronx, a commercially vibrant neighborhood center, Paul’s House is a convenient destination for the families served by ESS - just one block from a major bus and subway stop. With 14,000 square feet of space, Paul’s House hosts six classrooms, a health clinic, a therapy center, a large family activity room, a mothers’ breast feeding room, family visiting rooms, and program administration offices, and a large outdoor children’s playground on the roof of the building.