Resource List

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4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

They provide services to children in schools and community-based settings, as well as in our outpatient clinic in downtown Newark, New Jersey. They counsel those with significant behavioral and emotional needs, working to stabilize their behaviors and foster learning. They also provide consultation to school staff to support and manage students and effectively maximize their educational attainment with minimal disruptions to the classroom.

YouthBuild has supported the mission of YouthBuild programs around the world by providing training, technical assistance, information systems, opportunities to promote sustainability, and other expertise to ensure maximum quality and impact. This model, including our core elements, helps us bring our framework to programs throughout the world.

YCS is a leading provider of recovery-focused behavioral/mental health services for children, life skills education and training for individuals affected by I/DD, and child abuse prevention programs for parents of infants and preschool age children.

IYO- The International Youth Organization has administered the States New Jersey Youth Corps for Newark and Essex County since the inception (1984) and has successfully trained thousands of youth and young adults who want a "second chance" at a brighter future.Under the State of New Jersey Labor and Workforce Development, the " corps" is a year-round voluntary program designed for youth and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have left high school before earning a diploma or obtaining adequate job skills.

Mission is to be a resource for individuals, families, and the communities we serve to improve the quality of life through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We accomplish our mission through our areas of focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Covenant House New Jersey’s (CHNJ) mission is to provide housing and supportive services to youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness with absolute respect and unconditional love regardless of race, creed, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. In support of our mission, Covenant House is guided by five principles immediacy, sanctuary, value communication, structure, and choice.

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Youth programs provide a wide range of services designed to increase youth and young adults' access to career pathways and leadership skills. We serve 5,000- 7,000 youth between the ages of 14-24 per year. Our services include: education support, employment counseling, leadership development, supportive services, work experiences, and referrals to outside agencies for training. Interested youth work with NYOSCC counselors to determine eligibility, provide counseling and placement for the following programs.

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark provides hundreds of children in Newark with a safe space to learn to make positive life choices, establish healthy habits, and develop academic skills. Our professionally trained staff provide the support, passion, and guidance to make sure every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential and grow into confident, successful young men and women. We have four main programs: After school, Summer, Teens, and Community Health.