Jewish Council For Youth Services

Programs: Child day care (childcare, preschool, enrichments and after-school programs) 1,356 children were served. Early childhood education lays the foundation for cognitive functioning and helps students develop emotionally, socially, and culturally. Children are given the opportunity to indulge in their natural inclinations to explore, investigate and experiment through play. They acquire the fundamental concepts and capacities that allow them to effectively absorb from and adapt to the ever-changing environment. After-school care provides a safe place for children of working parents to spend the hours between the end of the school day and the end of the work day, as well as school holidays and weekends.

physical and social development (programming for individuals with developmental disabilities, camping and recreation programs)1,656 children and adults were served through the agency's programs for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. This programming provides recreational, therapeutic, and educational programming for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities through year-round services. Participants experience personal growth and develop self-confidence during summer camp and respite programs, and their parents and caregivers benefit from the opportunity to take a break from the everyday demands of caring for an individual with special needs. 4,627 individuals were served through the agency's various camping and recreation programs. Jcys offers a variety of camp experiences that challenge participants to try new activities and explore the world around them. Camp programming also help children gain new social skills, develop gross motor and fitness skills, and cultivate positive relationships with peers and adults.