Orange Orphan Society committed to the success of NFP mother and baby program
Since the inception of the YCS Nurse Family Partnership three years ago, the Orange Orphan Society has provided the Essex County program with a $5,000 grant each year. This year's recent grant will continue to fund infant massage instruction for new moms and dads as well as toiletries needed to care for their newborn babies.
"We are so grateful that the Orange Orphan Society recognizes the importance of the NFP in their community and want to contribute to the program's success," said Rebekah Baskerville, RN, and NFP director. The program has helped more than 300 at-risk new parents build positive, rewarding relationships with their babies.
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YCS welcomes
new Foundation Board Trustees
YCS Foundation Trustees recently approved the nomination of Bruce Egert and Charles Adornetto, Jr. to the Foundation Board.
Mr. Egert is the principal of his law firm that concentrates on personal injury, real estate investment and general business matters. He serves on the boards of Jewish Family Service of Bergen County, Temple Emanu-el of Closter, NJ Division of the Anti-Defamation League and the Melton Advisory Council.
Mr. Adornetto has worked in the field of finance and banking for nearly 30 years and has a wealth of experience working with non profits. He is currently Senior VP, Commercial Lending at Capital One Bank in Edison, NJ.
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 Arch foes in the ring forge a life long bond and demonstrate the power of friendship A group of boys who take boxing lessons with Gerry Cooney at a YCS residence in Paterson had the opportunity to meet the legendary heavy weight champion Larry Holmes at Bergen County PAL Boxing Center in Hackensack. Cooney, a former NY Golden Glove Champion, was knocked out in a title match with Holmes. The two men have since become the best of friends. "The boys can learn a lot about respect and friendship from these two great contenders," said Don Somerville, PAL boxing director.
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Jewish tradition teaches the gift of sharing joy Twelve year-old Bobby Baliey chose the children in YCS residences as the recipient of his humanitarian project in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. The Franklin Lakes resident reached out to family and friends and collected more than $600 in gifts for young children at three therapeutic residences - items included sporting equipment, arts and craft supplies, games and other sundry items.
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NJ Kids Count Report Card Shows Children Losing Ground in 7 Key Areas
March 23: Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) released its first-ever New Jersey Kids Count Report Card, The report card is part of New Jersey Kids Count 2011 annual review that measures 15 key areas of NJ children's well being - including poverty, health, child protection and education.
"All four areas in which gains were made have been the focus of sustained, collective efforts to address a problem," said Cecilia Zalkind, executive director of Advocates for Children of New Jersey. "This shows that when we invest in children, we get results."
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8th Annual
YCS Blossoms Art Exhibit & Awards Presentation
Sunday, April 10th
3 - 5 pm
Williams Center for the Arts
One Williams Plaza
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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