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.

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The Calais Foundation is there to help.

It opens doors to discovery, learning and fulfillment. Its 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 you. 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.

If you are passionate about the education of children with learning disabilities and want to make a difference, we encourage you to join in this effort and become an active volunteer with the Foundation. For instance, the Renaissance Gala is a volunteer initiated and executed event that raises friends and funds for children with learning disabilities. This fun October evening includes dinner, a silent auction and entertainment. You can become part of that process or may wish to volunteer your services directly with The Calais School. One way or the other, you can make a difference in a child’s life and help them grow into a happy, mature, responsible, and caring individual.