Non-profit agency providing education and children's and family services
From our roots caring for orphaned children in the 1830’s, Leake & Watts continues to positively impact the lives of more than 2,800 children, adults and families in the greater New York area. Leake & Watts is a not-for-profit agency committed to addressing a myriad of challenges that confront individuals and families dealing with poverty, disabilities, and a lack of access to education and basic services. Our comprehensive services include foster care, family stabilization, child care and Head Start, special education programs for children with emotional and/or learning disabilities, residential, day, and recreation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and residential treatment services and group homes for youth who have experienced trauma. By providing support today, we are proud to create strong foundations for success tomorrow for children, adults and families.
Keywords: foster care, family stabilization, early childhood education, child care, Head Start, developmental disability services, special education