Youth Development Clinic

We offer behavioral health counseling for children and youth, and their parents /caregivers. YDC is a licensed outpatient provider for children and their families. YDC clinicians work with children of all ages and their families to address emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties including, but not limited to: – Anxiety Depression – ADHD – Social skills…

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Youth Advocate Program

YAP services focus on intensive advocacy,case management, mentoring, family support, life skills training, anger management/coping skills training, and supported work programs with youth and teen fathers.YAP can tailor these services for those at risk of out of home placement, detention, incarceration, truancy,gang involvement, and criminal activity. See full list of available services below. – Child…

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Wynona’s House

WHAT WE DO… A Wynona’s House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a child-friendly facility in which law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocacy and nonprofit professionals work together to investigate child abuse and neglect, help children and non-offending families recover and heal, and hold offenders accountable. We coordinate a…

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Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center

The SBWRC is a mult-faceted agency that primarily focuses on Women in Crisis. Domestic Violence, Job Development and Homelessness are key services provided by the Center. Sexual Assault, GriefSupport, Mental Health, Group Workshops and Individual Sessions are also readily available. *Services are provided for Women only.

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Programs for Parents

Financial Assistance Many families have concerns about the affordability of child care. Our agency offers financial assistance to cover all or a portion of child care costs through subsidy programs. This assistance is available for low income parents, guardians and foster parents in Essex County. New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) NJCK is designed for…

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