After 21 years in our beloved office at 555 Bergen Ave, the time has come to write the next chapter in JCCA’s service to the South Bronx community. On Friday, October 21st, the ribbon will be cut on our gorgeous, brand new office at 425 Westchester Avenue. Though only...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, I write to you today to wish you a joyous Juneteenth and meaningful Father’s Day. Being a father to my amazing daughter, Maya, who just turned 12 years old in May (I can hardly believe it!), has transformed what love means to me. Opening my heart...
This year, JCCA will recognize and honor the Juneteenth holiday. It is a long overdue step and more important than ever this year. After a morning of agency-wide reflection and discussion, all city offices will close at 1:00 PM. Juneteenth is the oldest national...
As news reports emerge that more than 10,000 people have been arrested across the country during the past two weeks for protesting racial injustices, JCCA vehemently condemns the brutal repression of those fighting for systemic change and for the rights of Black and...
Dear Volunteers, We are so grateful for all the time, resources, and hugs you have generously given to our kids this year. We thought it would be nice to share some of the highlights as we prepare for a busy 2017-18. The JCCA Cottage Campus volunteer program expanded...
Parenting a child with mental health challenges or special needs is never easy, but it helps when you can connect with the right resources and talk to others going through similar challenges. That’s what brought six dads from JCCA’s Family Resource Center together...
On September 15, two JCCA staff were among the awardees at the NYC Administration for Children’s Services LGBTQ and Ally Awards Ceremony. JCCA Vice President of Foster Home Services Cy Orfield and Milieu Trainer and Youth Crisis Specialist Dwight Thomas received...
"They made me feel that if they could overcome what they have been through, I can overcome my own problems and be able to move forward," remarked 18-year-old Saquan, a JCCA client. Saquan echoed what 60 clients and staff felt after hearing the inspirational words of...
March 9, 2015 -- The Honorable Ronald E. Richter, former Commissioner of New York City's Administration for Children’s Services, has been chosen by the Board of Trustees of JCCA as the new Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1822, JCCA is one of the oldest and largest...