believe in education We

91% of early childhood program participants met the cognition school readiness goal.

97%

An education must provide more than strong academics; it must provide a springboard to opportunity.

Every step of the way — from the cradle through college graduation — we deeply engage parents and caregivers, educators, and supporters to ensure that children and youth have a responsive community network and can access the best opportunities to fulfill their incredible potential.

Children’s Aid’s holistic programs support children along their entire journey to acquire the academic, social-emotional, and life skills needed to achieve their dreams.

Our education toolkit includes: after-school and summer programs

• college and career readiness

• college persistence support

• community schools

• deaf and hard-of-hearing services

• early childhood development

• high school equivalency programs

• mentorship

• socio-emotional counseling

Esteven, Age 18

Children’s Aid Youth

“Generational poverty” is how Esteven describes his family history. His grandparents lacked financial stability, his mother stopped school in third grade, and he was living in a homeless shelter when he joined Children’s Aid. But Esteven was determined to make sure that this history did not define his destiny. His participation in our multiple college and career readiness programs, as well as paid job apprenticeships, was just what he needed to begin financial independence. He also found his spark — social work — which he is now studying at Hunter College, aided by a Children’s Aid scholarship. “Children’s Aid really has changed my life, my confidence, and my self-worth.”