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Founded in 1988 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, NY, Daystar Kids is NY’s only Pediatric Respite Center supporting infants and children whose early learning has been disrupted by hospitalization and treatment for their complex health care conditions. Daystar’s coordinated continuum of intensive pediatric nursing, educational, developmental, and family support services position each child and their family for success from the moment they’re discharged from the hospital. Daystar's center-based, specialized early childhood programs and services provide equal access to children who are excluded from participating in other programs due to their health care needs, and promotes their development, advances their independence, and helps them enter kindergarten alongside their peers.

Free Arts sparks the creative spirit of children who have experienced abuse, homelessness, neglect, and other factors that put children and families at risk. The goal of Free Arts programs is to inspire and transform lives through the power of artistic expression. Free Arts plants the seeds of hope and healing to help children build self-esteem, improve social skills, develop trust with caring adults and express emotions in a positive way. The philosophy behind all Free Arts programs is simply that "Art Heals!"

Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of at-risk children, eliminating barriers to their success so they can realize a brighter future.

More than twenty years ago, four college students asked each other: What if we could offer children from under-resourced communities individualized attention before they enter kindergarten, giving them the critical academic and social skills—the ‘jumpstart’—they need to succeed? The idea took hold and today Jumpstart has trained more than 45,000 college students and community volunteers, preparing nearly 100,000 children for kindergarten success. Jumpstart’s program is replicated across the country in 14 states and the District of Columbia. We leverage partnerships with higher education institutions, community organizations, Head Start programs, community-based preschools, and school districts to create sustainable solutions in order to close the kindergarten readiness gap.

CEDARS Home for Children Foundation raises and stewards funds to support the programs of CEDARS Youth Services, with the goal of helping children and youth achieve safety, stability, and lasting family relationships. The foundation focuses on endowment and fundraising to provide stable long‑term support for CEDARS’ shelter, foster care, early‑childhood, and family services.

Provide comprehensive family-centered services to individuals, families, and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other social and health-related barriers.

Our mission is to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families because every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved.

The mission of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, WCCF or the Council, is to ensure that every child in Wisconsin grows up in a just and nurturing family and community.

Children for Change is shaping a generation of global citizens, empowered with knowledge, empathy and confidence to make a difference in their world. Our mission is change for good.

* To provide tools and methods, to create and facilitate opportunities for children and youth in developing social skills, a healthy identity, a sense of belonging to the society and in fulfilling their potential. * To introduce, advocate for and promote environments and cultures that enable children and youth to grow to their full potential. * To engage, share and collaborate with national and international communities and organizations, to expand, improve and enrich the methods of social circus pedagogy and its use around the world.

OUR MISSION: Ivory Coast Mothers and Children is a 501(c)3 organization that works in partnership with The Patricia Nau Clinic, a community-based maternal health clinic located in the village of Braffoueby, Cote d’Ivoire. Through funding and capacity building support, we are building healthier communities by advancing quality medical care for safe births and access to disease treatment and prevention, especially for mothers, newborns, and children under five.

Serves As An Advocate For Abused And Neglected Children Under Court Jurisdiction, Through The Development, Growth, And Support Of A Local Court Appointed Special Advocates Program In Brazos County, Texas.