During and after the Second World War, JCCA helped European Jews as they settled in the United States. Children were placed through our Foster Home Bureau and some adult refugees found work as clinicians and cottage parents on our Westchester Campus. When Herta Weiss...
In our community, residential, and prevention work, JCCA works with families to make sure all kids are raised in a safe and loving environment. JCCA’s dedicated staff are experts in bringing culturally-aware, trauma-focused treatment to young people who have had some...
In honor of National Social Work Month in March, JCCA took the opportunity of speaking with a few of our dedicated and engaging social workers. Hear what they have to say about their work, their clients, and our agency. Alphonso Gaita, Brief Strategic Family Therapy...
"El fue un regalo especial que Dios escogió para nuestra familia." Emelinda Eusebio, an incredibly loving and dedicated JCCA foster parent, has an OpEd in today's El Diario Nueva York. She is calling on more Spanish-speaking families to become foster parents. "I never...
On January 7th, many of Westchester’s influential and generous residents enthusiastically braved a snowstorm to support JCCA’s annual fundraiser, “A Tree Grows in Pleasantville,” held on our Pleasantville Cottage Campus. The festive event was co-chaired by Judy...
Jessie Boye-Doe Director, Center for Healing “…90% of abusers are known to their victims.” Jessie Boye-Doe came to JCCA almost a year ago to begin what she describes as her “dream job” as Director of JCCA’s Center for Healing, a program for JCCA's children and...
We are thankful for Chris. As we approach the holiday season, we want to remember all the amazing work JCCA staff do to repair the world, child by child. Until Thanksgiving, we’ll be taking some time each day to highlight a member of our inspiring team. As the days...
We are thankful for Tamara. As we approach the holiday season, we want to remember all the amazing work JCCA staff do to repair the world, child by child. Until Thanksgiving, we’ll be taking some time each day to highlight a member of our inspiring team. As the days...
We are thankful for Tracy. As we approach the holiday season, we want to remember all the amazing work JCCA staff do to repair the world, child by child. Until Thanksgiving, we’ll be taking some time each day to highlight a member of our inspiring team. As the days...
We are thankful for Sojourner. As we approach the holiday season, we want to remember all the amazing work JCCA staff do to repair the world, child by child. Until Thanksgiving, we’ll be taking some time each day to highlight a member of our inspiring team. As the...