| Big Brothers & Big Sisters |
| 33 Washington Street, 6th Floor |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 242-1142 |
| Fax: (973) 242-0945 |
| Eligibility: Ages 7-16; Essex County residents |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | One-on-one mentoring; recreational and cultural activities. |
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| Boys & Girls Club of Newark |
| 155 Washington Street, Suite 202 |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 242-3045 |
| Fax: (973) 242-8629 |
| Eligibility: Ages 6-18 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Educational, recreational and leadership development programs; after school recreation, tutoring, and homework assistance programs; summer camp; mentoring; life skills; personal/social and leadership development; family activities; computer training; job and college preparation; health education. (Other locations: 422 Broadway (483-0777); One Avon Avenue (824-8599); 161 Littleton Avenue (242-3045). |
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| CCS Quest Youth Services After School Program |
| 85 Custer Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07112 |
| Tel: (973) 926-9895 |
| Fax: (973) 926-0448 |
| Eligibility: Ages 5-13 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Recreational activities; tutoring; computer training; martial arts; cultural arts; day trips. |
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| Clinton Hill Community and Early Childhood Center, Inc. |
| 420 Hawthorne Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07112-1641 |
| Tel: (973) 372-8877 |
| Fax: (973) 372-5685 |
| Eligibility: Ages 2 1/2-13 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Pre-school and Head Start programs; Abbott District site; after school program; recreational activities. |
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| Communities in Schools of Newark, Inc. |
| 155 Washington Street, Suite 201 |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 242-0706 |
| Fax: (973) 242-2928 |
| Eligibility: Newark residents; Grades K-12 |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | After school programs; school based counseling; mentoring/leadership development; life skills/personal development; peer counseling; youth services/delinquency prevention; parent support programs. |
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| Community Agencies Corporation of New Jersey |
| 25 James Street |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 623-2800 |
| Fax: (973) 621-8120 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Abuse Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Health Care Services
- HIV/AIDS Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Shelters and Housing Services
- Social Services
- Substance Abuse Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides GED and ESL classes; special education; computer training; Vocational and career guidance; family activities; housing/rental assistance; emergency financial/material assistance; nutritional counseling; senior services; community organizing and education; advocacy; adoption and child residential programs; crime prevention. Protestant Community Center, Inc. of CAC provides after school programs; summer camp; tutoring program; job preparation; placement and referrals; Boys Scout/Girls Scout programs; mentoring program; HIV/AIDS support services; primary health care; health education; outpatient substance abuse treatment; alcoholism treatment program; domestic violence counseling; temporary housing for substance affected infants (see listing for Project B.A.B.I.E.S.); detox; aftercare service; parent education and support programs; individual mental health counseling; crisis intervention; day care; school-based counseling; recreational activitieis (Other location: 165 Court Street). |
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| FOCUS-Hispanic Center for Community Development |
| 449 Broad Street |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 972-0980 (973) 624-2528 |
| Fax: (973) 624-6450 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Health Care Services
- Mental Health Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides GED and ESL classes; job preparation, placement and referrals; vocational training; mentoring/leadership development; life skills/personal development; housing; rental and utilities assistance; food pantry/meals; primary health care; pediatric health care; health screenings; senior services; community outreach; case management; individual mental health counseling for couples and families; youth services/delinquency prevention; after school program. |
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| Freedom Foundation of New Jersey-Best Friends Program |
| 33 Clinton Place |
| Newark, NJ 07112 |
| Tel: (973) 923-6657 |
| Fax: (973) 923-1300 |
| Eligibility: Girls ages 11-18 attending participating Newark public schools |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | After school program; mentoring and leadership development; life skills/personal development; peer counseling; physical fitness classes; recreational activities. |
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| Friendly Fuld Neighborhood Center (Community Agencies Corporation) |
| 165 Court Street |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 642-3144 |
| Fax: (973) 645-0305 |
| Eligibility: Adults and children ages 9 mo.- 13 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Child care and pre-school programs; before/after school programs; job training, preparation, and placement; GED classes; recreational activities. |
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| International Youth Organization |
| 703 South 12th Street |
| Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Tel: (973) 621-1100 |
| Fax: (973) 624-7977 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Youth services/delinquency prevention; after school program; homework assistance; cultural and spiritual enrichment; field trips; mentoring/leadership development; life skills/personal development; computer skills training; GED classes; job placement/referrals; job preparation; parent support groups; community service; recreational activities. |
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| Ironbound Community Corporation |
| 432 Lafayette Street |
| Newark, NJ 07105 |
| Tel: (973) 465-0947 |
| Fax: (973) 690-5280 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Health Care Services
- Immigration Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides pediatric health care and pre-natal care; day care; after school program; summer camp; recreational activities; mentoring/leadership development; GED and ESL classes; prevention services; teen pregnancy program; support groups; parenting support groups; senior services; Meals On Wheels; case management; housing/rental assistance/utility assistance; food pantry/meals; emergency financial/material assistance; advocacy; services for immigrants; community organizing and education; community newspaper and TV show; (Other locations: 51 McWhorter St. 973-589-3353; 317 Elm St. 973-589-6873; 95 Fleming Ave., 973-344-7208). |
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| La Casa De Don Pedro, Inc. |
| 317 Roseville Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07107 |
| Tel: (973) 485-0701 Ext. 101 |
| Fax: (973) 485-7555 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Immigration Services
- Mental Health Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides domestic violence counseling; individual, couples and family mental health counseling; housing, rental and utility assistance; home owner education workshops and home repair; child care and after school programs; ESL classes; computer skills training; job placement/referrals; Citizenship Project helps legal immigrants prepare for US Citizenship test; community organizing and education; recreational activities. |
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| Mustard Seed Child Development Center |
| 407 Broad Street |
| Newark, NJ 07104 |
| Tel: (973) 483-2162 |
| Fax: (973) 483-0564 |
| Eligibility: Ages 3-5 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Child care and pre-school programs; after school programs; health care; parenting support services; health and vision screening; lead testing; developmental evaluations; home visits; case management; recreational activities. |
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| New Community Corporation |
| 233 West Market Street |
| Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Tel: (973) 639-7826 |
| Fax: (973) 623-3612 |
| Eligibility: Depends on program provided |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Health Care Services
- HIV/AIDS Services
- Recreational Programs
- Shelters and Housing Services
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides home health care; health education; HIV/AIDS support services; housing/rental assistance; advocacy; community organizing; community education; senior services; extended care facility; residence/day care for the elderly or physically/developmentally disabled; physical rehabilitation services; home building and economic development programs; after school programs; vocational training and placement; recreational activities (See below for other locations and services). |
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| New Community Corporation-New Horizons After School Program |
| 56-68 Hayes Street |
| Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Tel: (973) 242-2009 |
| Fax: (973) 242-2697 |
| Eligibility: Ages 5-13 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Enrichment classes; tutoring; homework assistance; recreational activities; fitness classes. |
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| New Jersey Historical Society After School Program |
| 52 Park Place |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 596-8500 |
| Fax: (973) 596-6957 |
| Eligibility: Pre-K to High School |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | After school programs to help children learn about their past through hands-on experience. |
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| Newark Board of Education-After-School Programs |
| 2 Cedar Street, Room 911 |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 733-7354 |
| Fax: N/A |
| Eligibility: Ages 6-18 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | After-school programs; recreational activities; tutoring and homework assistance; cultural activities. |
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| Queen of Angels-Drop In Center |
| 28 Irvine Turner Boulevard |
| Newark, NJ 07108 |
| Tel: (973) 848-2380 |
| Fax: N/A |
| Eligibility: Homeless women with and their children |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- HIV/AIDS Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
- Substance Abuse Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides career guidance/vocational assessment; job placement; drop in center for homeless women and their children; HIV/AIDS testing and support services; support groups; counseling for adults with drug and alcohol dependencies; case management; after school program; recreational activities; food pantry/meals; advocacy. |
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| St. Columba's Neighborhood Club |
| 25 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07114 |
| Tel: (973) 624-4222 |
| Fax: (973) 624-2932 |
| Eligibility: Families |
| Type of services: | - Health Care Services
- HIV/AIDS Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Health education; parenting support services; WIC program; peer counseling; summer camp; after school programs; GED program; Meals On Wheels. LaSala program provides HIV/AIDS testing, treatment, medication assistance and education. |
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| The ARC of Essex |
| 7 Regent Street |
| Livingston, NJ 07039 |
| Tel: (973) 535-1181 Ext. 1223 |
| Fax: (973) 535-9507 |
| Eligibility: Developmentally disabled, ages 6-21 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | After school programs; day programs; group homes; family respite support; family support; summer camp and recreation; early intervention. |
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| The Leaguers, Inc. |
| 1020 Broad Street, 4th Floor |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 643-0300 |
| Fax: (973) 624-1265 |
| Eligibility: Ages 3-12 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides Head Start; after school programs; summer camp; peer counseling; family activities; computer training; ESL classes; job placement/referrals; youth services/delinquency prevention. Youth In Partnership program provides substance abuse/AIDS prevention programs. (Other locations: 731 Clinton Ave., 750 Clinton Ave., 314-320 Hobson St., 28-30 Grant St., 333 Avon Ave., 17 Muhamid Ali Ave.) |
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| Tri-City Peoples Corporation |
| 675-81 South 19th Street |
| Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Tel: (973) 374-5252/372-1290 |
| Fax: (973) 374-5961 |
| Eligibility: Essex County residents; Low income |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Health Care Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides primary health care; OB/GYN; health screenings; pediatric health care; health education; family counseling and advocacy for homeless at risk; WIC program; pre-school/full day kindergarten care; after school program; summer camp; housing/rental assistance; food pantry/meals; community organizing; Family Friendly Center provides cultural enrichment, field trips, recreational activities; homework assistance. |
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| Unified Vailsburg Services Organization |
| 40-42 Richelieu Terrace |
| Newark, NJ 07106 |
| Tel: (973) 374-2000 |
| Fax: (973) 374-6042 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Health Care Services
- Mental Health Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides individual and family mental health counseling; crisis intervention; case management; parent support group; home health care; housing/rental assistance; food pantry; Meals On Wheels program; senior services; child care and pre-school; school based counseling; advocacy; after school program; summer camp; recreational activities; summer youth employment; mentoring/leadership development; community education and organizing. (Other location: 462 Sandford Ave. (973) 371-3450). |
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| Unified Vailsburg Services Organization |
| 462 Sanford Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07106 |
| Tel: (973) 371-3450 |
| Fax: (973) 371-3098 or (973) 373-3992/4007 |
| Eligibility: Ages 6 mo.-12 yrs. |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Recreational Programs
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| Services provided: | Child care and pre-school programs; after school program. |
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| Urban League of Essex County |
| 504-508 Central Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07107 |
| Tel: (973) 624-9535 Ext. 119 |
| Fax: (973) 624-1103 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides child care and pre-school programs; GED classes; after school program; recreational activities; computer skills; college/job preparation; vocational training; summer youth employment; parenting support; youth services/delinquency prevention; mentoring/leadership development; life skills/personal development; family activities; housing/rental assistance; academic enrichment; Nulites School to Work program; parenting support programs. |
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| West Ward Cultural Center |
| 189 Roseville Avenue |
| Newark, NJ 07107 |
| Tel: (973) 481-6590 |
| Fax: (973) 481-0846 |
| Eligibility: Essex County residents |
| Type of services: | - Child Care Services
- Recreational Programs
- Social Services
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| Services provided: | Multi-service agency provides after school programs; child care; early childhood education; summer camp; computer training; literacy program; Meals On Wheels. |
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| YMCA |
| 600 Broad Street |
| Newark, NJ 07102 |
| Tel: (973) 624-8900 (973) 596-6857 |
| Fax: (973) 624-3024 |
| Eligibility: Depends on service provided |
| Type of services: | - Educational and Vocational Services
- Recreational Programs
- Shelters and Housing Services
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| Services provided: | Computer training; GED classes; job preparation; after-school programs; short-term shelter for homeless women with children; recreational activities. |
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| Youth Consultation Services |
| 254 Broadway |
| Newark, NJ 07107 |
| Tel: (973) 482-8411 |
| Fax: (973) 482-4530 |
| Eligibility: All |
| Type of services: | - Child Abuse Services
- Educational and Vocational Services
- Mental Health Services
- Parenting Support Services
- Recreational Programs
- Shelters and Housing Services
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| Services provided: | Outpatient mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families; group therapy; crisis intervention; group homes for emotionally troubled children; adolescents and young adults; adolescent day treatment program for children ages 13-17 with history of serious mental illness; services for autistic children; foster care and adoption services; special education schools; after school programs; mentoring/leadership development; life skills/personal development; parenting support programs; youth services/delinquency prevention; therapeutic nursery; summer camp; recreational activities; primary health care. |
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