FORESTDALE INC
Thomas Ryer has over 25 years of experience working with youth and young fathers. Thomas currently holds the position of Fathering Specialist at Forestdale, Inc., where Thomas conducts workshops to empower young fathers to be actively involved in their children's lives. Prior to this role, Thomas served as a Youth Service Director at Hamilton-Madison House, Inc., overseeing various youth programs. Additionally, Thomas was the Director of the Summer Camp Program at Moshulu Community Center, where Thomas supervised staff and engaged children in summer activities.
FORESTDALE INC
Forestdale’s roots go back 165 years, when a group of women affiliated with a church in Brooklyn founded an industrial school for children, which in 1980 became Forestdale. Forestdale is the only child welfare agency headquartered in Queens, with an exclusive focus on the particular needs of Queens' and Brooklyn communities & families.