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CATHOLIC CHARITIES BROOKLYN & QUEENS
FAMILY CENTER DIRECTOR
RECEIVES OUTSTANDING SOCIAL WORKER AWARD

In honor of National Social Work Month, Queens South Family Center Director Maria Passadino, LMSW, received the Outstanding Social Workers Award in Recognition of Excellent Service at the 14th Annual Reception Honoring Queens Social Workers. Queensboro Council for Social Welfare, together with Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall, United Way, and the NYC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers held the special reception for social workers at Queens Borough Hall.

Maria Passadino, LMSW, has been with Catholic Charities for 19 years. As Queens South Family Center Director, she oversees the provision of client social services. In addition to her role as Family Center Director for the last eight years, Ms. Passadino has also developed a Grandmothers As Mothers Again support group, manages a program serving young parents, and offers consultation and management support to community groups and faith-based organizations providing social services. Her leadership greatly helped Catholic Charities respond to those affected by 9/11. She is also an active member of the agency’s Quality Assurance Program and has served as an agency trainer on recognizing and responding to the signs of child sexual abuse.

A longstanding resident of Queens, NY, Ms. Passadino holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens commends Ms. Passadino on receiving this well-deserved honor.

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