Derek Carter

Derek Carter joined Forestdale in November 2014, and oversees the Strong Fathers program as its Administrative Director. Prior to joining Forestdale, Mr. Carter worked for 30 years with the NYC Administration for Children’s Services. During that time he worked in various areas within ACS including the Family Preservation Program. Mr. Carter also served as ACS representative in the Brooklyn Fatherhood Coalition. He last served as Director of Field Operations in the Division of Child Protection and received his BA in Urban Studies from Queens College and an MS in Urban Policy and Administration from Brooklyn College.