YCS

YCS Youth Consultation Service
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Helping children with special needs and their families since 1918.

On International Day of Charity, we celebrate the many ways people give their time, experience and talents to strengthen...
09/05/2026

On International Day of Charity, we celebrate the many ways people give their time, experience and talents to strengthen their communities. This year, YCS is proud to mark the day by welcoming Jim Gibney to our Board of Trustees!

Jim’s connection to YCS began years ago through our Annual Holiday Gift Drive, where he saw firsthand the impact that community support can have on the children and families we serve.

Jim brings more than three decades of experience in corporate compliance, ethics and leadership, along with a longstanding commitment to service that includes nine years in the United States Naval Reserve and nearly five years as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician.

We are grateful to have Jim bring his experience and perspective to YCS and look forward to his contributions as we continue supporting children, adults and families across New Jersey.

Please join us in welcoming Jim to the YCS Board of Trustees!

New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting an event on September 19 titled Record Keeping Across the Li...
09/02/2026

New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting an event on September 19 titled Record Keeping Across the Lifespan for families of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Registration is required, and you must RSVP by September 10 to attend in person. For more information, please contact Kyoko Coco at [email protected] or 609-341-3112.
https://njcdd.org/event/record-keeping-across-the-lifespan/

09/01/2026

The Silent Auction preview is live! More than 80 auction items are now available to browse ahead of the 2026 YCS Charity Golf Classic on September 14.

Get a first look at incredible dining, entertainment and experiences, including a Classic Harbor Line NYC sail for four, a Broadway night with luxury transportation, a private New York Boulders suite for 16, wellness favorites, restaurant packages and much more.

Bidding opens next week, so start browsing your favorites now! Dinner tickets are also still available.

Preview the Silent Auction and learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04w8hfC0.

Aloha! It was all fun, good vibes, and good food at the Davinchi and Cavan house cookout. The participants enjoyed thems...
09/01/2026

Aloha! It was all fun, good vibes, and good food at the Davinchi and Cavan house cookout. The participants enjoyed themselves, ate, and danced the night away! It was a wonderful time for everyone. Shoutout to Ebony Simpson and the Cavan Team for hosting such a great event!

Grief doesn't look the same for everyone, especially children. It can show up as sadness, anger, anxiety, withdrawal, or...
08/30/2026

Grief doesn't look the same for everyone, especially children. It can show up as sadness, anger, anxiety, withdrawal, or changes in behavior, and often, it doesn't have the words to explain itself.

On Grief Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of helping children and families navigate loss with compassion, understanding, and the right support.

The Dr. Helen May Strauss Clinics in Essex and Hudson counties provide mental health services for children, adolescents, and families, including those coping with grief, bereavement, and other major life changes. Through individualized care, we help young people process difficult emotions, build healthy coping skills, and move forward at their own pace.

Learn more about our services: https://hubs.ly/Q04vJKTR0.

After nearly 20 years of dedicated service, YCS Foundation Trustee Peggy Kabakow is retiring from the Board. 💙Peggy’s co...
08/28/2026

After nearly 20 years of dedicated service, YCS Foundation Trustee Peggy Kabakow is retiring from the Board. 💙

Peggy’s connection to YCS began through the Northern Region Advisory Council, where she joined other volunteers in organizing activities for children in YCS residential programs and raising funds to support our mission. Over the years, her involvement grew as she visited YCS programs, spent time with children at summer camp and brought together friends and volunteers to help make the holidays brighter.

Through it all, Peggy has been a caring and committed champion for the children and families we serve, creating many special memories along the way.

While Peggy is stepping down from the Board, her connection to YCS will continue. “YCS is a wonderful agency that I will always support,” she says.

We are so grateful for Peggy’s nearly two decades of compassion, generosity and dedication to YCS. Please join us in thanking Peggy for all she has done and wishing her the very best in this next chapter!

Congratulations to boxing legend Gerry Cooney, who was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame this month! Not only...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to boxing legend Gerry Cooney, who was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame this month! Not only is Gerry a champion in the ring, but he is also a champion for the youth at YCS! Gerry accompanied Kilbarchan residents to Cus D’Amato’s KO Boxing Gym in Catskill, NY, where they met and hung out with legendary boxer Mike Tyson along with other veteran boxers. Gerry, once again, congratulations, and thank you for all you do.

The YCS Family would like congratulate our talented & always caring, supportive Trustee, Vanessa Tyler, on the publucat...
08/22/2026

The YCS Family would like congratulate our talented & always caring, supportive Trustee, Vanessa Tyler, on the publucation of her first children’s book. We are so grateful for your dedication to championing YCS’ mission, & we wish you great success on your first book.

Every child looks forward to summer fun, and every parent wants their child to create lasting summer memories. ☀️The YCS...
08/19/2026

Every child looks forward to summer fun, and every parent wants their child to create lasting summer memories. ☀️

The YCS C.R.E.W. team—who work closely with youth in our homes through Creative Educational Recreation—wanted to make sure every child had the opportunity to enjoy a summer filled with fun, friendship and unforgettable memories.

With the support of the YCS Foundation and our wonderful donors, the C.R.E.W. team organized a fun-filled sports day for the children. From smiles and laughter to teamwork and friendly competition, it was a day to remember!

We’ll let the pictures tell the story. 📸❤️

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