Yamazaki-Kleps, Akiko

New Alternatives for Children, located in New York City, offers a wide range of social and welfare services to children with physical disabilities. The center organizes various programs, such as preventive services, and foster care and adoption programs. Its preventive services program provides family support, including parent support and education, and after school care services for children. The Postlegal Adoption Network provides services, such as information and referrals, educational consultations, nutrition counseling and short-term case management services. It also organizes other programs that include parenting skills workshops, medical and mental health consultation camps, and individual and family therapy programs. The center offers 24-hour medical assistance and referral services to children and families.