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October 19, 2010
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New Trustees Appointed at
YCS Annual Meeting

At this year's annual meeting, YCS President and CEO Richard Mingoia highlighted the year's achievements and thanked the many private and corporate supporters that made it possible for the agency to maintain its services despite the economic down turn. Dominick D' Agosta, Board chair, then introduced the five trustees who recently joined the Foundation Board: Linda Bowden, Mindy Roth, Leslie Schlesinger, Virginia Shea, and John Uzzi.

YCS Outpatient Clinic named
in honor of Dr. Helen May Strauss

It seemed only fitting that the naming of the Dr. Helen May Strauss Clinic happen at the celbration of the 10th anniversary celebration of the YCS Institute. Dr. Strauss was devoted to the Institute and guided many of the interns at weekly clinical review meetings. The clinic, based in East Orange and serving the Greater Essex community, has a threefold mission: It will provide clinical services for families with children birth to 6, mental health services for children and families 7 to 21, and substance/ alcohol abuse counseling for children up to the age of 25.

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Gilbert M. Foley raises a clarion call for unity of early education/intervention

and infant mental health at Institute conference

Renowned educator, clinician and lecturer, Gilbert M. Foley, Ed.D. engaged more than 175 early childhood mental health professionals in his presentation: Where Biology and Psychology Meet in Developmental Disorders-Achieving Unity in Principle and Practice,at the 9th Annual Institute conference.

During the mid day break, the Thea Bry Award was presented to Dr. Stanley Greenspan. Nancy Greenspan accepted the award on behalf of her late husband. "For over 30 years, Dr. Greenspan's tireless efforts on behalf of infants and children have provided millions of families and professionals with a vision and hope for developmental progress," said Dr. Gerard Costa, YCS Institute director.

Recovery School proposal awarded
$500,000 Federal grant

The US Department of Education awarded YCS a three-year grant for the creation of a Recovery Charter High School in Newark. The school will serve 100 teens, grades 9 - 12, who are recovering from substance abuse and students who wish to learn in a setting that is free from the threats of addictive substances.

Congressman Albio Sires congratulated YCS in a letter saying, "I applaud the Recovery Charter High School's mission to provide students with a safe, sober supportive school environment. Through numerous academic support services and a life skills focused curriculum, students will be prepared to not only abstain from drugs and alcohol, but also succeed academically."

The City of Newark and its residents would benefit greatly from the Recovery Charter High School and I hope the State of New Jersey will give the application careful consideration."

--Cory A. Booker, Mayor, City of Newark

The founders of the proposed charter school include members from Rutgers University, Vision of Hope Community Development Corporation and professionals working in the field of education and counseling in Essex County.

The proposal for the creation of the Recovery Charter School is currently being reviewed by the N.J. Department of Education - Office of Charter School.

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