CHILDREN'S AID COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (CPCS), located in the South Bronx, is an innovative educational institution that operates on the core belief that academic success is inextricably linked to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of a child. By integrating rigorous academic instruction with a comprehensive array of "wraparound" support services, the school aims to level the playing field for students from underserved communities. Its model is designed to foster a college-bound culture from the earliest grades, emphasizing character development, critical thinking, and the pursuit of long-term academic achievement.

A defining feature of the school is its holistic approach, which leverages the extensive resources of the Children’s Aid Society. This partnership allows the school to provide students and families with onsite access to healthcare, dental services, mental health counseling, and expanded learning opportunities such as after-school programs and summer enrichment. By addressing the "whole child" and mitigating the non-academic barriers that often hinder success in high-poverty areas, Children’s Aid College Prep strives to ensure that every student not only meets grade-level standards but is fully prepared to succeed in competitive high schools and, ultimately, higher education.