HISTORY & MISSION
The Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) is a leading nonprofit organization, in the New York Tri-State area, that supports and empowers adults, youth, and children to lead safe and healthy lives based on dignity, compassion, and mutual respect. KAFSC is committed to preventing and ending domestic violence and sexual assault, and creating a violence-free society.
KAFSC was born 32 years ago when a group of concerned community members organized to help women and children suffering from domestic violence and abuse. From its humble beginnings in a church basement with volunteers and consultants dedicated to ending violence within Korean American families, KAFSC has grown over the last 32 years to become the premier nonprofit organization it is today. With the help of our unwavering supporters, we continue to serve those in need and empower our community to break the cycle of violence.
Our counseling, education, and advocacy programs for individuals and families in the New York Tri-State area are provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate setting. All of our services are confidential, bilingual, and free* to the community.
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*Some Hodori after-school programs and court-mandated services are fee-based.
PROGRAMS
Adult Services
24-hour Crisis Hotline
Individual & Group Counseling
Sexual Assault Prevention & Intervention
Legal, Medical & Social Service Advocacy & Referrals
Transitional Housing Program
Economic Empowerment Program
Children and Youth Programs
Hodori After-School Programs (K-8)
Youth Leadership Programs
Parenting Education Workshops
Community Outreach & Education
Purple 5K Dash Silent March Against Domestic Violence
Hotline Dispatcher Training
Continued Education Training
Clergy Conference
Rally Against Sexual Assault