Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
@ycscares.bsky.social
Youth Consultation Service
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Helping children with special needs and their families since 1918.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Helping children with special needs and their families since 1918.
When a town comes together in the true spirit of the season beautiful things happen. Fair Lawn PBA Local 67 , Fair Lawn Police Department, & Radburn Car Care Center joined forces to conduct a toy drive for YCS & other charitable agencies committed to helping children. @fairlawn.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
When a town comes together in the true spirit of the season beautiful things happen. Fair Lawn PBA Local 67 , Fair Lawn Police Department, & Radburn Car Care Center joined forces to conduct a toy drive for YCS & other charitable agencies committed to helping children. @fairlawn.bsky.social
Special thanks to the kind parents of toddlers at BCTS BELA Day Care, Morgan Haas, & Bela faculty for all the fun holiday gifts Keri Diamond, from the YCS Fdn. found waiting for her under their tree. These gifs are perfect for the young children in YCS' community programs. #partnersinbelieving
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Special thanks to the kind parents of toddlers at BCTS BELA Day Care, Morgan Haas, & Bela faculty for all the fun holiday gifts Keri Diamond, from the YCS Fdn. found waiting for her under their tree. These gifs are perfect for the young children in YCS' community programs. #partnersinbelieving
Huge thanks to Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081 for bringing joy and hope to YCS kids with your generous gifts that you hand deliver to the YCS Foundation every year with your warm smiles! We are forever grateful. Wishing you safety and happiness in the New Year! #CommunityHeroes
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Huge thanks to Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081 for bringing joy and hope to YCS kids with your generous gifts that you hand deliver to the YCS Foundation every year with your warm smiles! We are forever grateful. Wishing you safety and happiness in the New Year! #CommunityHeroes
Members of several fraternal groups organized a luncheon for kids @ Holley Ctr. The I IBPOEW, local Majestic Lodge #153 & Temple #215 (Hackensack), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, & Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity also donate bedding for the children living in the YCS Sawtelle unit. TY #partnersinbelieving.
December 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Members of several fraternal groups organized a luncheon for kids @ Holley Ctr. The I IBPOEW, local Majestic Lodge #153 & Temple #215 (Hackensack), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, & Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity also donate bedding for the children living in the YCS Sawtelle unit. TY #partnersinbelieving.
Joyce Sharpe Mortorano sent out a Secret Santa call to all #wyckoffmoms on FB. The response was overwhelming 200 gift bags that will be distributed to families served in our clinics and Institute Special thanks to YCS crew, Nat Gongora & Erick Delmonte for picking up the gifts @ Mortorano home
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Joyce Sharpe Mortorano sent out a Secret Santa call to all #wyckoffmoms on FB. The response was overwhelming 200 gift bags that will be distributed to families served in our clinics and Institute Special thanks to YCS crew, Nat Gongora & Erick Delmonte for picking up the gifts @ Mortorano home
Special thanks to our #SecretSantas - Cresskill Congregational Church, UCC Tammy Murphy, #ridgewood Elves, GailWeiss, Jame sGibney, Regeneron, #BoswellEngineering, EllieMauro , Gerry Cooney, Cummins Inc, FDU
Thank you all for being our #partnerinbelieving #nuturinghopebuildingfutures
Thank you all for being our #partnerinbelieving #nuturinghopebuildingfutures
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Special thanks to our #SecretSantas - Cresskill Congregational Church, UCC Tammy Murphy, #ridgewood Elves, GailWeiss, Jame sGibney, Regeneron, #BoswellEngineering, EllieMauro , Gerry Cooney, Cummins Inc, FDU
Thank you all for being our #partnerinbelieving #nuturinghopebuildingfutures
Thank you all for being our #partnerinbelieving #nuturinghopebuildingfutures
As you prepare for the holidays, please take a moment to remember the children in YCS' care who r unable to be w loved ones. Your gift ensures they'll have a holiday filled with warmth & connection.
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🕊️ Nurturing hope, building futures.
Heart@YCS.org
Give or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
🕊️ Nurturing hope, building futures.
Heart@YCS.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As you prepare for the holidays, please take a moment to remember the children in YCS' care who r unable to be w loved ones. Your gift ensures they'll have a holiday filled with warmth & connection.
Give or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
🕊️ Nurturing hope, building futures.
Heart@YCS.org
Give or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
🕊️ Nurturing hope, building futures.
Heart@YCS.org
Under the talented eye of GW School music teacher Joe Segro, students individually performed songs of their own choosing. The audience often erupted in applause It was a very joyful morning & a great way to get into the spirit of the holiday. #nurturinghopebuildingfutures #partnersinbelieving
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Under the talented eye of GW School music teacher Joe Segro, students individually performed songs of their own choosing. The audience often erupted in applause It was a very joyful morning & a great way to get into the spirit of the holiday. #nurturinghopebuildingfutures #partnersinbelieving
Mark your calendar to be part of this very special day when the entire world comes together to help others. Join us
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Your support transforms lives. Questions? Contact: Heart@YCS.org
On behalf of everyone in the YCS Family, Thank You!
#GivingTuesday
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Your support transforms lives. Questions? Contact: Heart@YCS.org
On behalf of everyone in the YCS Family, Thank You!
#GivingTuesday
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mark your calendar to be part of this very special day when the entire world comes together to help others. Join us
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Your support transforms lives. Questions? Contact: Heart@YCS.org
On behalf of everyone in the YCS Family, Thank You!
#GivingTuesday
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Your support transforms lives. Questions? Contact: Heart@YCS.org
On behalf of everyone in the YCS Family, Thank You!
#GivingTuesday
Best part of Thanksgiving is sharing a big home cooked meal w family & friends - that is exactly what happened for 200 individuals in YCS So. Region Family (residences & foster homes ) who shared a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. Staff cooked the food & desserts & the DJ had everyone dancing
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Best part of Thanksgiving is sharing a big home cooked meal w family & friends - that is exactly what happened for 200 individuals in YCS So. Region Family (residences & foster homes ) who shared a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. Staff cooked the food & desserts & the DJ had everyone dancing
Vote for YCS!
Dante "Turbo" Miller picks YCS!
Giants players will wear specially designed cleats or sneakers, bringing attention to various causes.This year, fans can vote for their favorite players
You can vote for Dante Miller & YCS here: www.giants.com/mycausemycle...
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Thank You!
Dante "Turbo" Miller picks YCS!
Giants players will wear specially designed cleats or sneakers, bringing attention to various causes.This year, fans can vote for their favorite players
You can vote for Dante Miller & YCS here: www.giants.com/mycausemycle...
Rayze App
Thank You!
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The Giants are celebrating
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November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Vote for YCS!
Dante "Turbo" Miller picks YCS!
Giants players will wear specially designed cleats or sneakers, bringing attention to various causes.This year, fans can vote for their favorite players
You can vote for Dante Miller & YCS here: www.giants.com/mycausemycle...
Rayze App
Thank You!
Dante "Turbo" Miller picks YCS!
Giants players will wear specially designed cleats or sneakers, bringing attention to various causes.This year, fans can vote for their favorite players
You can vote for Dante Miller & YCS here: www.giants.com/mycausemycle...
Rayze App
Thank You!
On this cold day, YCS extends many thanks to the Goldwasser & Chan LLP, for sharing the warmth of their hearts w. all the students at GW School while making fall crafts together - coloring pumpkins & thank you notes on trees. Everyone had a great time. #thankful #partnersinbelieving
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On this cold day, YCS extends many thanks to the Goldwasser & Chan LLP, for sharing the warmth of their hearts w. all the students at GW School while making fall crafts together - coloring pumpkins & thank you notes on trees. Everyone had a great time. #thankful #partnersinbelieving
On Veterans Day, YCS is honored to recognize 2 members of the YCS family who bravely served our country during the attacks on the WTC in 2001. We are grateful to Andrea, Lorenzo, & all our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, &continued dedication to serving others — in the military & here at YCS.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On Veterans Day, YCS is honored to recognize 2 members of the YCS family who bravely served our country during the attacks on the WTC in 2001. We are grateful to Andrea, Lorenzo, & all our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, &continued dedication to serving others — in the military & here at YCS.
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On behalf of everyone at YCS, our sincerest thanks to the court & NJDHS for acting so quickly to ensure that SNAP funds have been restored for the families in our care.
On behalf of everyone at YCS, our sincerest thanks to the court & NJDHS for acting so quickly to ensure that SNAP funds have been restored for the families in our care.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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On behalf of everyone at YCS, our sincerest thanks to the court & NJDHS for acting so quickly to ensure that SNAP funds have been restored for the families in our care.
On behalf of everyone at YCS, our sincerest thanks to the court & NJDHS for acting so quickly to ensure that SNAP funds have been restored for the families in our care.
Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan produced a documentary for YCS: "Breaking Boundaries for Neurodiversity in Education." See how our schools are shedding new light & hope with strategies for reaching students with complex learning challenges. To learn more visit ycs.org
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Documentary on Special Education Schools
YouTube video by YCS "Youth Consultation Service"
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan produced a documentary for YCS: "Breaking Boundaries for Neurodiversity in Education." See how our schools are shedding new light & hope with strategies for reaching students with complex learning challenges. To learn more visit ycs.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Ei...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Ei...
The 1st YCS Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)Alumni Reunion was held on 10/24. Former NFP families from Essex & Morris counties had an elegant dinner where they & their nurses could enjoy catching up with each other. #NFP
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The 1st YCS Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)Alumni Reunion was held on 10/24. Former NFP families from Essex & Morris counties had an elegant dinner where they & their nurses could enjoy catching up with each other. #NFP
Everyone had a great time at the YCS NR Homes holiday party. The costumes were wonderful and creative. The food was delicious, the music rocking and most of all a chance for friends to reconnect and spend some fun time together.#Halloween #oneycdfamily #Celebrating our uniqueness and beauty
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Everyone had a great time at the YCS NR Homes holiday party. The costumes were wonderful and creative. The food was delicious, the music rocking and most of all a chance for friends to reconnect and spend some fun time together.#Halloween #oneycdfamily #Celebrating our uniqueness and beauty
CALLING ALL SECRET SANTAS!
With your help we can bring joy into our therapeutic homes by fulfilling the participants' Secret Santa wishes or making a holiday party.
Don't delay - Deadline to sign up is November 3.
Sign up or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
Thank you
Heart@YCS.org
With your help we can bring joy into our therapeutic homes by fulfilling the participants' Secret Santa wishes or making a holiday party.
Don't delay - Deadline to sign up is November 3.
Sign up or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
Thank you
Heart@YCS.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
CALLING ALL SECRET SANTAS!
With your help we can bring joy into our therapeutic homes by fulfilling the participants' Secret Santa wishes or making a holiday party.
Don't delay - Deadline to sign up is November 3.
Sign up or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
Thank you
Heart@YCS.org
With your help we can bring joy into our therapeutic homes by fulfilling the participants' Secret Santa wishes or making a holiday party.
Don't delay - Deadline to sign up is November 3.
Sign up or learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/Lwt/
Thank you
Heart@YCS.org
100+ Silent Auction Items Now Open for Bids for YCS Charity Golf Classic. Click here to preview all the items to get your bids in early. Here is a sample of what great gifts await! ... lnkd.in/eEKTTs2Q
#silentauction #partnersinbelieving
#silentauction #partnersinbelieving
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
100+ Silent Auction Items Now Open for Bids for YCS Charity Golf Classic. Click here to preview all the items to get your bids in early. Here is a sample of what great gifts await! ... lnkd.in/eEKTTs2Q
#silentauction #partnersinbelieving
#silentauction #partnersinbelieving
"Swing by for a tee-rific time at our annual YCS Charity Golf Classic!"
There is still time to become a sponsor or sign up your foursome.
The YCS Charity Golf Classic provides critical funds to support our children
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There is still time to become a sponsor or sign up your foursome.
The YCS Charity Golf Classic provides critical funds to support our children
e.givesmart.com/events/ImX/ #golf #charity
August 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Swing by for a tee-rific time at our annual YCS Charity Golf Classic!"
There is still time to become a sponsor or sign up your foursome.
The YCS Charity Golf Classic provides critical funds to support our children
e.givesmart.com/events/ImX/ #golf #charity
There is still time to become a sponsor or sign up your foursome.
The YCS Charity Golf Classic provides critical funds to support our children
e.givesmart.com/events/ImX/ #golf #charity
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ awarded YCS $154,273 for “Autism Evaluation, Training & Workforce Development.” W. this funding, YCS Institute for Infant & Preschool Mental Health can expand comprehensive autism evaluations for at-risk kids & train doctoral interns in early relational health.
July 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ awarded YCS $154,273 for “Autism Evaluation, Training & Workforce Development.” W. this funding, YCS Institute for Infant & Preschool Mental Health can expand comprehensive autism evaluations for at-risk kids & train doctoral interns in early relational health.
Our sincerest gratitude & appreciation go out to the "quilting ladies"who donate their time, resources, talents, and compassion to ensure that every child who receives a quit knows that they are genuinely cared about and valued just as they are. Thank You! #quilts #partnersinbelieving
July 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our sincerest gratitude & appreciation go out to the "quilting ladies"who donate their time, resources, talents, and compassion to ensure that every child who receives a quit knows that they are genuinely cared about and valued just as they are. Thank You! #quilts #partnersinbelieving
YCS was selected to be featured in an upcoming Meg Ryan Empowered educational segment—a national broadcast spotlighting special education schools making a difference.
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of filming at Sawtelle Learning Center!
We’re honored to share the YCS mission
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of filming at Sawtelle Learning Center!
We’re honored to share the YCS mission
June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
YCS was selected to be featured in an upcoming Meg Ryan Empowered educational segment—a national broadcast spotlighting special education schools making a difference.
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of filming at Sawtelle Learning Center!
We’re honored to share the YCS mission
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of filming at Sawtelle Learning Center!
We’re honored to share the YCS mission
In a landmark moment, the YCS Training Department celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of YCS Emerging Leaders. The event began with presentations from all the program's 19 participants. Tara Augustine, YCS CEO, congratulated the class & then answered questions from the members of cohort
June 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In a landmark moment, the YCS Training Department celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of YCS Emerging Leaders. The event began with presentations from all the program's 19 participants. Tara Augustine, YCS CEO, congratulated the class & then answered questions from the members of cohort
The YCS Family is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Tara Augustine, rec'd the NJAMHAA Phoenix In an award letter to Tara, NJAMHAA President & CEO Debra Wentz, stated, "Throughout your extraordinary career, you have made phenomenal contributions to the behavioral healthcare system.
June 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The YCS Family is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Tara Augustine, rec'd the NJAMHAA Phoenix In an award letter to Tara, NJAMHAA President & CEO Debra Wentz, stated, "Throughout your extraordinary career, you have made phenomenal contributions to the behavioral healthcare system.