
Academics
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Students Celebrate Black History Month With the New York Knicks
Students toured the Schomburg Center and participated in an interactive discussion with Black leaders.
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New Starbooks Library Is a Hit for CACPCS Students
Meenu Jagtiani tapped into her network to build a brand new library for students.
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For 50 Years, Kelsey Stevens Has Helped Our Youth Excel in Sports and in School
Kelsey has been a coach, a mentor, and a friend to generations of Children’s Aid kids.
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A Candle: A College Scholarship Essay from a Children’s Aid Youth
Lisette Solano writes movingly about her pursuit of her own American dream.
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School Every Day
Our staff work year-round to make sure that students attend school every day.
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Scholarships Provide Pathway to a Successful Future
We awarded 14 scholarships to ease the financial burden of attending college.
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Celebrating Our Dedicated Teachers: Mariah DeJesus
Mariah DeJesus works with 4-year-olds at P.S. 5 in Washington Heights to get them ready for kindergarten.
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These Teachers Use Their Decades of Experience to Prepare Young Learners
Natasha Delisle and Sophia Beckford get students ready for kindergarten at the Bronx Early Childhood Center.
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Teacher Spotlight: Jilecia Woodhouse Educates the Next Generation of Scientists
Jilecia thought she wanted to be a doctor, but she found her calling in the classroom
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How a Third Grade Teacher Inspired Virginia Lopez’s Career
Virginia Lopez teaches toddlers in Washington Heights, the neighborhood she grew up in.
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Reading on the Rug
We have teamed up with prominent, award-winning children’s authors for our annual “Reading on the Rug” series throughout March.
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Next Generation Center Youth Overcome Obstacles to Graduate
At the graduation ceremony, there were laughs, tears, diplomas – and empanadas.