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We are committed to helping at-risk children, including those affected by trauma, family separation, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h4>Programs across New Jersey include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Residential care &amp; foster care<\/li>\n<li>Special education schools<\/li>\n<li>Community-based clinical services<\/li>\n<li>Preventative community programs for young families<\/li>\n<li>Case management &amp; care coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Our Mission<\/h4>\n<p>We partner with at-risk children and adults with developmental disabilities to build happier, healthier, and more hopeful lives within their families and communities.<\/p>\n<h4>Our History<\/h4>\n<p>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. 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