James L. Kaufman

James L. Kaufman has more than thirty-five years of experience in social service. Prior to joining Abbott House as CEO in 2013, Mr. Kaufman began his career with Westchester Jewish Community Services as a Psychiatric Social Worker and later, the Clinical Director. After a year with the Professional Services Center for the Handicapped as the Assistant Director of MR/DD Services, Mr. Kaufman joined Family Services of Westchester. During his tenure at Family Services of Westchester. Mr. Kaufman spent twenty years developing programs directly impacting children, youth and families. He served as Program Director, Senior Program Director, Vice President, and Senior Vice President.

Mr. Kaufman serves on the Board of Directors of the Collaborative for Children and Families (CCF) and is co-chair of CCF’s Finance Committee. In addition, Mr. Kaufman serves on the Board of Directors of the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA) and sits on various committees including COFCCA’s Steering Committee and OCFS’s Statewide Implementation Team Committee and Managed Care Task Force.

Mr. Kaufman holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Psychology, respectively, from the University of Miami and a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.