The Enduring Impact of Our Community Centers

In episode 4 of “Every Step of the Way,” Children’s Aid leaders Sarah Jonas and Casper Lassiter have an illuminating conversation with alumna Judy Edwards, who reflects on growing up at the Stephen Foster Community Center in Harlem, where mentorship and arts programming helped shape her path to college, law school, and community leadership. Judy shares how one supportive environment uplifted not just her, but three generations of her family, giving them all the confidence and courage to pursue their dreams. This episode explores how Children’s Aid community centers serve as neighborhood anchors, nurturing confidence, opportunity, and generational impact.