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Children’s Aid and Family Services – WISE Families Program
Children’s Aid and Family Services strengthens families and empowers individuals – children and adults alike – to reach their fullest potential. Motivated by compassion and in partnership with the community, we make positive lasting differences in the lives of those we serve. We provide high-quality, innovative services to children, adults, and their families that advance…
Read MoreCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark – CCANNJ
-Adult Basic Education program provides on-site access to English as a Second Language and GED preparation. GED Preparation program offers GED in a classroom setting -Adoption services -Affordable, high-quality early childhood education to children in Newark, Bloomfield and Elizabeth -Emergency shelter for the homeless and for those who are HIV-positive -Affordable housing for low-income families…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of Newark
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark provides hundreds of children in Newark with a safe space to learn to make positive life choices, establish healthy habits, and develop academic skills. Our professionally trained staff provides the support, passion, and guidance to make sure every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential and…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties
We offer two core types of donor-funded programs: Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring. And no matter when a child enters a program, there’s no limit to where he or she can go. Community-Based Programs BBBS of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties community or traditional mentoring program is the most popular because of the flexibility. This program…
Read MoreAmerican Friends Service Committee – AFSC
The Newark office is home to the Immigrant Rights Program, the New Jersey base of the Healing Justice Program, and the online home for the New York Metro Internship Project. The Immigrant Rights Program integrates legal services,advocacy,and organizing, providing legal representation in challenging immigration cases and also ensuring that immigrant voices in New Jersey and…
Read MoreAdvocates for Children New Jersey – ACNJ
-We Inform. ACNJ researches issues and produces nationally-acclaimed reports to inform policymakers and the public and to advance solutions. Our educational forums bring experts from New Jersey and around the country to share strategies that work. -We Advocate. ACNJ works closely with state and federal lawmakers and policymakers to bolster their understanding and response to…
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