YCS

As we celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary, YCS reflects on the values that bring us together: opportunity, resilience, community and hope.

We are honored to stand alongside the individuals and communities we serve as they overcome challenges, celebrate achievements and create new possibilities every day.

This Fourth of July, we wish everyone a safe, joyful holiday as we celebrate our nation's past while continuing to build a stronger, more inclusive future for all.

Happy Independence Day!

YCS is proud to announce that The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey has awarded the agency a $155,000 grant to support a second year of its Autism Evaluation, Training, and Workforce Development Program.

"We are very thankful to The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey for their continued partnership and support and are excited to continue this work together while expanding access to these critical services," said Christina Colon, Vice President of Early Childhood & Community Programming at YCS. "Because of their investment, more young children will receive timely autism evaluations, and more clinicians will receive the specialized training needed to care for children and families."

Through this project, YCS will continue training doctoral-level clinicians to provide autism evaluations while helping address the shortage of qualified autism evaluators throughout the region.

Michael Schmidt, Executive Director and CEO of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, said, "HFNJ seeks to make a long-term impact by cultivating ongoing relationships with community partners and funding projects that are demonstrating meaningful results. This quarter, we are delighted to provide another year of funding for four exemplary projects that have made a positive difference in the communities we serve."