We are JCCA
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 ensure that their safety, permanency and well-being leads to a life of stability and promise.
Our Impact
Life changing programs offered
Volunteers on Campus each year
%
of every dollar goes directly to services
years of transforming lives
Want to make a difference for children and families?
JCCA CEO Ron Richter to Step Down in December 2025 After a Decade of Transformative Leadership
On the Right Track: Striving for Greatness
Anthony R., 19, is a charming, motivated, ambitious young college student. But his earlier years were challenging. He came to JCCA’s Pleasantville Short Term Assessment and Rapid Treatment program when he was 15. Although very bright, he had...
DJ’s Story
Being born with cerebral palsy (and wheelchair bound) does not stop Dejulaira (“DJ”) Lopez. Now 20 years old, she has endured many hardships but has also overcome many obstacles. When she was two, DJ was separated from her parents and family,...
Nick’s Story
Nick was a troubled kid, getting bad grades and hanging out with the wrong crowd. His traditionally conservative father wanted him to become a barber just like him. He gradually became very active and involved with the Bukharian Teen Lounge, which...
“I was placed into JCCA at 12 years old…I’m now 32 years old a mother, a wife and a successful entrepreneur traveling around the world sharing my story and touching lives. Thank you for changing my life!”
