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Casita Maria, headquartered in the South Bronx, was established in 1934 by Claire and Elizabeth Sullivan as the first charitable organization to serve Latinos in New York City. Operating from a five-room tenement apartment in East Harlem, the Sullivan sisters, public school teachers who were also relatives of TV personality Ed Sullivan, had a primary mission to offer after school enrichment and recreational activities for the children of newly arrived families from Puerto Rico.

Circle of Care is an independent non-profit organization based in Woodland Park, NJ, dedicated to providing strength-based care management services for youth and families in Passaic County facing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and substance use challenges. Their mission is to support families through face-to-face visits and confidential video conferencing, helping them overcome barriers to success and build resilience. With a family-driven, culturally competent, and community-based approach, Circle of Care aims to empower every child and family to achieve positive outcomes. Committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, Circle of Care strives to eliminate disparities in education, health, housing, and the justice system. They actively address issues of race and color within their organization and the communities they serve, ensuring they become and remain an anti-racist agency. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Circle of Care believes they can provide excellent care and support to the families and children of Passaic County.Generated from the website