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(Paramus, NJ) October 6, 2010 – The Giants Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to Children's Aid and Family Services. This grant will be used for tutoring, SAT preparation and academic enrichment activities for foster children, many of whom have a history of six to 10 different school placements by the time they enter the agency's care. As a result, the vast majority of them are performing more than two years below grade level and in critical need of individual educational support.
The grant will also be used to provide support to the teenagers "aging out" of the agency's care and transitioning to independent living. It will provide care packages comprised of bedding, luggage, towels and other essential items needed to help these teens establish new residences, as well as laptop computers for the young adults attending college or vocational school.
"The Giants Foundation is helping the children and teenagers in the agency's care to build independent and productive futures," says Bob Jones, Ph.D., president & CEO of Children's Aid and Family Services. "Educational support is vital to helping the children succeed in school and eventually live independently in adulthood. The care packages and laptop computers are critical for the teenagers who are aging out of our care and generally have no family support during this transitional period into adulthood. I am extremely thankful to the Giants Foundation for this generous grant."
About The Giants Foundation
The Giants believe that the youth of today represent our community's future. The Giants Foundation was created to act as a network for financial and social support for disadvantaged youth and their families throughout the greater metropolitan area. The Giants Foundation was founded by the New York Giants Football Club.
About Children's Aid and Family Services
Children's Aid and Family Services is a leading nonprofit human services organization serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 110 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs. For more information on Children's Aid and Family Services, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
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