Poetry as Power: Elmcrest Youth Share Their Voices

At Elmcrest, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to be heard, seen, and celebrated. This past April, in honor of National Poetry Month, we invited our youth to participate in a free-write poetry contest—a chance for them to express themselves freely and creatively, with no limitations or prompts. What followed was nothing short Read More »

March Digital Newsletter

As we welcome March, we're embracing growth and renewal at Elmcrest! This month, we're celebrating the resilience of our youth, the dedication of our team, and the generosity of our community. From engaging programs to inspiring success stories, there’s so much to share. Stay up to date on our upcoming initiatives, ways to get involved, Read More »

Become an Elmcrest Elf This Holiday Season!

Spread holiday cheer by becoming an Elmcrest Elf Looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? Consider becoming an Elmcrest Elf! Elmcrest is dedicated to providing residential and community-based programs that support children facing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, as well as those with developmental disabilities and severe medical conditions. Many of Read More »

Elmcrest Children’s Center Announces Executive Director

The Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Interim Executive Director Diane Nappa as the official Executive Director of Elmcrest Children’s Center effective immediately. Diane Nappa has served as Interim Executive Director since February of this year. In this time, she has worked closely and collaboratively with Elmcrest’s leadership to improve several of Read More »