Counseling services - Counseling in Schools - Youth services

Founder & Executive Director:Cindy Meyers Jurow, LCSW

After graduating from Yeshiva School of Social Work in 1981, Cindy M. Jurow earned a post-masters certificate in child and family work at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS). Early in her career, Cindy saw clearly that children who were referred to outpatient clinics, either didn't make it there at all or came for social services inconsistently. As a result, she resolved to bring quality counseling services to the children and their families in NYC public schools.

In 1986 she formed Counseling in Schools, a not-for-profit organization, which has flourished since its inception. For the past twenty-two years, Cindy's devotion has built an organization which prides itself on sound professional standards as well as constructive human relationships. Through connection and support, CSNN works to instill hope, resilience and permanent change. On these principles many children, families, and school personnel have been helped to reach their true potential.

Assistant Executive Director:Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW

Kevin Dahill-Fuchel graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work in 1996. Kevin joined the staff of CSNN in 1993 after having worked for six years with the Sojourner House Family Shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Kevin has extensive experience with children and families in school-based programs, as well as supervising, training and supporting school-based counselors.

Having worked for three years as Director of Programs for CSNN, Kevin was promoted to Assistant Executive Director in September 2007. In this capacity, Kevin continues to design and implement programs, while remaining fully focused on expanding the reach of CSNN social services to an increasing number of children and families.

Kevin’s outstanding work as a Social Worker has been acknowledged through receipt of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award, the West Side Chamber of Commerce Award, and Hunter College’s Jacob Goldfiend Award.

Program Director:Jeanne Glassman Clair, LCSW-R

After a successful 15 year business career, Jeanne Glassman Clair, received her MSW from Columbia University. She began her new professional life at the Northside Center for Child Development where she worked with severely emotionally disturbed pre-school children and their families. Jeanne also maintained a small private practice.

In 1998, Jeanne joined CSNN to co-pilot a program at William H. Maxwell High School in East New York, Brooklyn, where she provided direct service to students and families. She introduced a successful creative arts component including: yoga, drumming, drama, and art. In 2001 and 2002 Jeanne provided direct service, and supervision, to many individuals suffering from the traumatic aftermath of 9/11 through Project Liberty.

As Program Director for CSNN Jeanne oversees the clinical staff, new program design, professional development, and daily operations as well as our Crisis Response Program, providing crisis training to participants of the New York City School District Crisis Response Teams.

Clinical Director:Carol Lerner, LCSW, LP

Clinical Director and senior supervisor at CSNN. Carol Lerner's career spans 27 years in the field of mental health counseling. After earning her MSW from Adelphi University in 1981, Carol provided direct service to families, children and adults in a mental health clinic and in a school setting. She continued to invest in her professional development, Carol trained and graduated from the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies.

Simultaneously, Carol's career grew and expanded. She became Assistant Clinical Director at the mental health clinic working side by side with Cindy Jurow, Executive Director of CSNN. She continued her commitment to enhance life functioning, and became a leader in the ongoing training of social work interns, leading to a senior supervisory role in managing ongoing training programs. In addition, her skills and expertise are used in the professional development of guidance counselors, social workers and teachers working in the public school system.

Today, Carol continues her dedication to the betterment of children and families. Her current position with Counseling In Schools as Clinical Director provides the perfect venue to pursue her goals of promoting education and well being.