What is The Calais Foundation?
Children with special learning needs often find that doors of opportunity open to other children are closed to them. The resultant frustration and anger of being different often lingers for a lifetime with adverse results affecting individuals, families, and society as a whole.
The Calais Foundation is there to help.
It opens doors to discovery, learning and fulfillment. It’s mission is to help children with serious learning and behavioral problems overcome their disabilities so that they can lead responsible, productive lives and attain their fullest potential as contributors to their future families, employers and society. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through its support of The Calais School and other entities throughout northern New Jersey that serve these children, their families, and the professional community through educational programs, research and support services.
The Foundation also supports, The Calais School, a private, nonsectarian school for grades K-12 in Whippany, NJ, that provides opportunities for its students to participate in challenging academic programs while developing new behavioral and social skills and strategies in a safe, nurturing environment.
Making a Difference…
The Calais Foundation, a non-profit corporation, is a charity registered with the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. Its mission is supported by foundations, the business community, families, and individuals like yourself. Together, we make a difference one child at a time by giving hope and meaning to a child’s life. It is this commitment to the individual that increases the impact of your gift to The Calais Foundation over one to a larger, less personal philanthropy.
Results...The Calais Foundation has made significant contributions to the special needs community and to The Calais School. The Foundation was able to provide Smartboard technology and aided in the implementation of a new high tech iTEC science program at The Calais School. Additionally, The Calais Foundation has assisted with the funding for the construction of a multi-purpose room at The Calais School. This space will be afford The Calais School the ability to host after school activities, plays, music programs, and workshops for both students and parents. The Calais Foundation has also sponsored trust seminars, after school programs, and has contributed to other organizations including Contact We Care.