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Hempstead, NY – December 12, 2017 – EAC Network is proud to announce that industrial supply giant W. W. Grainger, Inc. has awarded EAC Network with $5,000 in much-needed support for four of its Children & Youth programs: Safe Harbour, which protects and cares for children who have been, or…
For many years, Toys for Tots in our local area, under the leadership of Major Chuck Kilbride, has supported the children in our programs with thousands of toys. We want to thank Toys for Tots for their years of support!
11/27/2017 Read more
The Junior League of Long Island recently presented EAC Network’s Chance to Advance program with a $1,750 grant to support a new endeavor. Demishia Owens, M.S., CASAC-T, Program Director of Chance to Advance, was there to receive the check, from Loretta Hahn, Finance Director and Tracy Pfaff, President Elect, both of The Junior League…
Social services form the backbone of a compassionate society, aiming to uplift individuals, families, and communities in times of need. These essential programs are designed to address various societal challenges and strengthen neighborhoods. NYC social services strive to transform those lives, living across the five boroughs and struggling with emotional,…
08/30/2023 Read more
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…
08/16/2023 Read more
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.
02/17/2022 Read more
January is Sex Trafficking Awareness Month EAC Network was awarded a $954,776 Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime FY 2021 Services for Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking grant for the 10/1/21-9/30/24 project period. The grant will assist EAC Network in its mission to protect and care for children that…
For those coping with the immediate consequences of substance abuse, mental illness, or incarceration, the American health care system can be confusing and even intimidating. They face the challenge of managing disjointed services on their own. Without social support services, many individuals bounce around the medical system, resulting in a higher rate of adverse outcomes and increased community health care expenses.
12/29/2021 Read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) primary goal for child passenger safety is to make sure all parents and caregivers are correctly using the right car seats (rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, or booster seats) or seat belts for their children’s ages and sizes.
09/17/2021 Read more
