A major overhaul is coming to EAC Network’s Wheeler Road Campus in Central Islip. State officials have secured $4.35 million to modernize the campus, home to EAC Network’s Child Advocacy Center and other programs serving some of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents. The funding will renovate two key buildings, 80…
Every summer, as school lets out and Long Island families load up the car for road trips, day camps, and weekend getaways, we enter what traffic safety researchers call the “100 Deadliest Days” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike dramatically….
Every parent wants to believe their child is safe. But the harsh truth is that the sex trafficking of minors isn’t just happening in faraway cities or hidden corners of the internet – it’s happening right here in the suburbs and throughout the five boroughs. In our neighborhoods, our schools,…
Later this month, we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons; we stand in solidarity with victims of human trafficking around the world. There are more people trapped in slavery as a result of human trafficking than at any other time in history. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO),…
Earlier this month, we recognized National Children’s Day, which is dedicated to children’s early development. This day reminded us of these formative years’ critical role in shaping the future of our youth. The early childhood years lay the foundation for future success, and we must provide our children with the…
Self-esteem is a fundamental aspect of a teenager’s mental and emotional well-being. It shapes how they view themselves, interact with others, and navigate the challenges of adolescence and growing up. Mistakes will be made along the way that are both in and out of their control. We as adults need…
July is National Child-Centered Divorce Month, and we are reminded that the impact of divorce reaches way beyond the parents going their separate ways. While it is a challenging and life-altering event for everyone involved, no one is impacted more than kids. When it comes to children of divorce, there…
Empowering youth means providing the necessary tools, opportunities, and support to develop a sense of confidence that they will use throughout their lives. This foundation is imperative not only for their personal development but for the communities as well. Supported, educated, and informed children grow to become inspired and capable…
In 2019, over 672,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care. May is National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness to the growing number of children requiring support and the professionals who help youth find permanent homes. EAC Network strives to improve the lives of foster care…
Did you know that the average amount of time young people spend in the foster care system in New York State is over 18 months? During these long months, many of those in foster care do not have natural supports systems in place. To fulfill this unmet need, EAC Network’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) act in the best interests of young people in foster care in Nassau and Suffolk counties as they transition into permanent housing.
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