The Association to Benefit Children, also known as ABC, is a nonprofit organization that serves children suffering because of abuse, neglect, sickness and homelessness. The organization offers educational programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It provides housing assistance, crisis intervention, mental health, and family support and preservation services. The Association to Benefit Children offers summer day camp and youth leadership development and mentoring programs. The organization operates the Echo Park Early Childhood Center, Merricat's Castle School, Cassidy's Place, Variety Cody Gifford House and The Keith Haring School. It also provides several after-school and mentoring programs. The Association to Benefit Children s youth service clubs offer classes in drama, dance, soccer, poetry, basketball, football and fishing for children between the ages of 13 and 21. The organization s The Jamie Rose is a supportive housing facility for homeless families with AIDS.
Located in New York City, the Incarnation Children's Center is a nonprofit organization that provides family and community-based care. It is nursing facility that offers specialized care for children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS. The center serves as advocates for infants, children and adolescents in health care related matters. It has pediatric skilled nursing facility that offers services to HIV-infected children from natural, adoptive and foster families. Founded in 1988, the center offers several therapies, including art, music, recreation, drama and pet therapies. Its rehabilitation services include occupational, physical and speech therapies. Incarnation Children's Center is affiliated with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and is licensed by the New York State Department of Health.
