Ma’Chi at The Child Center’s Evening Celebrating Resilience Like everyone, I’ve been through a lot of challenges. Before I was placed into the RTF [Child Center Residential Treatment Facility], I made mistakes I shouldn’t have. I was 11 years old when my mom passed away. A few years later, my stepfather passed. After multiple foster care placements, I was adopted by my uncle and his wife. Living there was hard as well, especially because I wasn’t with my sister. I was so use

This month, we celebrate Cathy Wu’s 13 incredible years at The Child Center of NY. As a longtime leader at the Macari Family Wellness Center CCBHC and now a dedicated behavioral health operations leader, Cathy has made a lasting impact on the communities we serve. We sat down with her to reflect on her journey, her passion for mental health, and what continues to inspire her work each day. The Child Center of NY: Can you share a bit about how you started your career here and