There are few jobs as tough as those working in child welfare. And too often, the dedicated people that work in that field do so without thanks or recognition.

We’re glad, then, that Ruben Diaz, Jr., the Bronx borough president, collaborates with the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies to recognize and encourage outstanding Bronx-based child welfare agencies, caseworkers, supervisors, foster parents, adoptive parents, and staff at the Administration for Children’s Services whose work and dedication reach above and beyond when it comes to supporting and protecting children of the Bronx.

And we are thrilled that they honored Denese Kahn from Children’s Aid with the Bronx Cares Award. She joined Children’s Aid in 2006.  Since that time, Denese has worked tirelessly to provide children and families with immediate services to address safety and risk factors, de-escalate crises, improve family functioning, and increase youth school attendance and academic performance.

Thank you, Denese, for being such a shining example of the work we do at Children’s Aid and for always putting the health and well-being of the kids in your care first. You are extraordinary.