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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.
A Message from JCCA CEO Ronald E. Richter to JCCA Staff
Father's Day 2018
CEO Ronald E. Richter writes, “I am proud of all you do throughout the year to support our clients and colleagues who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or gender non-conforming. I am also proud of your work with the father figures among us so that we may expand the meaningful relationships our kids yearn for and need to thrive. Thank you for respecting, celebrating, and elevating the infinite ways we can love and care for each other.”
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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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A Tree Grows in Pleasantville Raises $450,000 for Pleasantville Cottage Campus January 22, 2018 05/29/15
JCCA Trustee Stephanie Spiegel, pictured here with her husband Lee, was honored for her incredible dedication to the children and families of JCCA. Because of …
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