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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YMCA of Newark and Vicinity

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is a thriving community joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. See list of programs and services: – Early Childhood – School Age – Summer Camp – Vacation Camp – Camp Linwood MacDonald –…

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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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United Way of Essex and West Hudson

United Way of Essex and West Hudson exists to improve the lives of individuals, children and families within our footprint to strengthen the collective community. Through programs and service initiatives we address the root causes of community concerns with an emphasis on: – Education: Celebrity Read,My Very Own Library Raising a Reader. – Financial Education:…

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Unified Vailsburg Services Organization – UVSO

To achieve this mission, we provide a comprehensive program of services for children, teens, families, and senior citizens as well as encourage neighborhood improvement through community outreach and housing development. Unified Vailsburg Services Organization provides academic enrichment with foundation support in math/reading and recreation to support fine and gross motor skills. See list of services…

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