Youth Consultation Service, also known as YCS, is one of the largest, nonprofit children's social service agencies in New Jersey. The organization provides education, shelter, advocacy and care services for children and families in need. Established in 1918, YCS offers a variety of behavioral health and social services. It serves more than 2,500 abused and neglected children. The organization administers over 100 programs that focuses on foster care, special education, family preservation, residential, autism and mentoring services. It also provides training and consulting services to parents, school districts, professionals and paraprofessionals. YCS also offers a range of inhome and in-community solutions.