JCCA

Congratulations to Budy J. Garcia-Whitfield on being recognized with the MST “Whatever It Takes” Award!

This honor is awarded to members of the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) community who demonstrate exceptional dedication, service, and commitment to the youth, families, and colleagues they support.

Budy, JCCA's Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health Wellness, earned this recognition for going above and beyond to help a new MST team successfully relaunch, providing guidance, sharing critical knowledge, and offering hands-on support to ensure their success. Her willingness to invest her time and expertise exemplifies the very spirit of doing “whatever it takes.”

Multisystemic Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps youth with serious behavioral challenges by working closely with families, schools, peers, and communities. Budy’s leadership and commitment to strengthening these supports have made a meaningful difference for both families and fellow professionals.

We are incredibly proud of Budy and grateful for the passion, compassion, and dedication she brings to this work every day. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

This week, JCCA proudly hosted our 3rd Annual Color Run in honor of Pride Month.

Staff, youth, and supporters at our Pleasantville Cottage Campus came together for a fun-filled event celebrating love, inclusion, authenticity, and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community.

As the colors flew, so did our commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported for who they are. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this year's Color Run a vibrant celebration of Pride.

For more than 200 years, JCCA has evolved to meet the changing needs of children, youth, and families across New York.

Our latest publication highlights the breadth of this work, the lives being transformed, and the communities strengthened through your support.

Take a moment to read about our reach and impact. And if you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, please consider donating today.

Click here to donate: https://www.jccany.org/donate/

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, JCCA proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of AANHPI communities.

We honor the generations of leaders, families, advocates, and changemakers whose resilience and impact continue to strengthen our communities every day.

At JCCA, we remain committed to uplifting diversity, fostering inclusion, and creating spaces where every young person and family feels seen, valued, and supported.

Join us this month as we celebrate the voices, traditions, and achievements of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.