Embracing All the Possibilities
At Youth Consultation Service (YCS), we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. For over 100 years, YCS has been a trusted leader in providing behavioral health, special education, and social services across New Jersey—empowering children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing complex challenges.
We specialize in serving those with the highest needs—children and adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental difficulties—offering a full continuum of care that includes residential treatment, foster care, therapeutic schools, outpatient clinics, and in-home services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with at-risk children who have special needs and adults with developmental disabilities, to build, happier, healthier, more hopeful lives within their families and communities.
What We Do
- Residential Programs: Safe, structured homes for youth in need of intensive therapeutic support.
- Therapeutic Schools: Individualized education in a nurturing setting for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Mental Health Clinics: Counseling services for children and families.
- Foster Care & Family Services: Specialized support for youth in the child welfare system.
- In-Home & Community-Based Services: Flexible care delivered where it’s needed most.
- Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Person-centered programs that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.
Why YCS?
- Expertise That Matters: Our clinicians, educators, and caregivers are highly trained and deeply committed to trauma-informed, culturally competent care.
- Whole-Person Approach: We meet individuals where they are—honoring their stories and supporting every aspect of their growth.
- Innovation & Impact: We lead with compassion and data, developing cutting-edge practices that improve lives and influence systems.
Join Us in Building Brighter Futures
Whether you’re a parent, professional, or partner, your journey with YCS starts here.
- Explore Our Programs
- Refer a Child or Family
- Join Our Team
- Support Our Mission
