For over 100 years, Youth Consultation Service, Inc. (YCS) has been a leading non-profit behavioral health and social services agency, dedicated to empowering individuals and families with complex special needs across New Jersey. Through a network of 60 programs in 44 locations across 15 counties, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care that spans residential placements, special education schools, and community services.
Each year, YCS touches the lives of over 4,000 children, young adults, and their families. We are committed to helping at-risk children, including those affected by trauma, family separation, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges.
With a dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals, YCS ensures that every individual we serve receives the support and resources they need to heal, grow, and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment. Together, we build brighter, healthier futures for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Programs across New Jersey include:
- Residential care & foster care
- Special education schools
- Community-based clinical services
- Preventative community programs for young families
- Case management & care coordination
Our Mission
We partner with at-risk children and adults with developmental disabilities to build happier, healthier, and more hopeful lives within their families and communities.
Our History
Founded in 1918, YCS began as a safe haven for orphaned children and women in crisis following World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic. Over the past 100+ years, we have evolved into a statewide leader in behavioral health and social services, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to empowering individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities through compassionate, comprehensive care.
