Family Project
The Family Project works with families of children in HPAC programming to identify and reach their goals, helping build a supportive home environment for children.
Focused on helping Hunts Point families create household stability, the Family Project helps parents provide a nurturing, secure, and supportive environment that promotes the educational progress of their children. Throughout the week, parents can access free supportive services such as counseling services, housing support, and other referrals.
Families are also invited to participate in many ongoing activities, such as fall Health Buck Farmers’ Market walks, apple picking, community clean-ups, and other activities.
For more Information
Case management and benefit services | Contact Dahiana lessard@hpac10474.org
Partnerships and community resources | Contact Shannon fasanella@hpac10474.org
Meet the Family Project Team!
Shannon Fasanella, LCSW, Social Worker
Fun fact: She’s allergic to the cold!
Shannon is a New York State–licensed clinical social worker who has been with HPAC since 2023. As part of the Family Project, she launched school-based mental health services at local schools, serving over 100 students, while also managing grants, overseeing a 20+ family caseload, and leading the education and supervision of social work interns. With nearly a decade of experience across education, foster care, and youth development, she has previously worked with City Year, Democracy Prep, The Fortune Society, and the Jewish Child Care Association. Shannon holds a BA in Literature from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from NYU. She enjoys reading, going to shows, and traveling.
