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We help abused, neglected and traumatized children heal physically and emotionally through compassionate, quality care. Our 37 programs include foster care, residential treatment facilities, mental health services, case management, education programs and special services for children who have been the victims of sexual abuse. We serve New York’s neediest and most vulnerable children and families to insure that their safety, permanency and well-being leads to a life of stability and promise.
Mitigating Immigrant Children's Emotional Trauma
USA TODAY OpEd From JCCA CEO Ronald E. Richter
CEO Ronald E. Richter writes, “These children will carry the weight of this government-imposed separation for the rest of their lives. As it has with mine, the legacy of their pain will stay with their family for generations to come. But it need not be the only legacy. Our future hinges on the actions we take today to restore justice and humanity for the most innocent among us. Together, we must show these children — and one another — that our collective love, compassion and respect for the dignity of all people are greater than the shameful acts that have been perpetrated against them in our name.”
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Rhiannon Personick, 2018 JCCA Maslow Award Winner July 16, 2018 05/29/15
Every year, JCCA’s Robert Maslow Awards for Excellence in Practice recognize employees who have gone above and beyond their duties in support of JCCA’s mission. …
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Message from CEO Ronald Richter: Father’s Day 2018 June 15, 2018 05/29/15
Dear JCCA Colleagues: Many of you know that my daughter has two dads, so it is significant for me that Father's Day falls in the middle …
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Thank you! Our Celebration of Hope gala was a terrific success. May 17, 2018 05/29/15
Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night's 2018 JCCA Celebration of Hope Gala! Our signature event raised more than $800,000 and we could not …
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Message from CEO Ronald Richter: Mother’s Day 2018 May 13, 2018 05/29/15
Holiday celebrations, in general, bring the complex nature of family into stark relief. For those of us in child welfare, Mother’s Day embodies that complexity …
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JCCA Hosts Inaugural CSEC Conference April 24, 2018 05/29/15
On April 20, 2018, we hosted a dynamic conference at UJA-Federation in New York City--Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC): Prevention, Protection and Clinical Practice. We …
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2018 Annual Volunteer Dinner April 19, 2018 05/29/15
Volunteers, families and Cottage Schools residents recently attended the heartwarming Volunteer Dinner at JCCA’s Pleasantville Cottage Campus. Children and teens spoke movingly about what their volunteers …
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Passover 5778 March 30, 2018 05/29/15
A Passover Message from Ronald Richter Dear Friend: As the holiday of Passover begins tonight, the Jewish community all over the world will celebrate the exodus of …
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International Women’s Day March 8, 2018 05/29/15
The message below was sent to JCCA staff for International Women's Day on March 8, 2018. Dear JCCA Colleagues: Today is International Women’s Day. The celebration, adopted …
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The Tragedy in Parkland, Florida February 15, 2018 05/29/15
The message below was sent to JCCA staff following the tragic high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018. Dear JCCA Colleagues: Yesterday afternoon, a …
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FYSA Advocacy Day in Albany January 31, 2018 05/29/15
Teens and staff from JCCA joined Childrens Aid Society, The Children's Village, and other child welfare organizations in Albany to advocate for more help for foster …
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