Association to Benefit Children

Cassidy's Place

At Cassidy’s Place, named for Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford’s daughter, 120 preschoolers who live in poverty and suffer from severe disabilities, serious medical problems and have significant special needs develop, play and learn in nine dynamic and inviting classrooms. Children, who might otherwise be unable to attend school, enjoy an enriched curriculum and the special therapies that help them achieve their highest potential. Blending Head Start, preschool special education and Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Cassidy’s Place provides a full day that is further augmented with comprehensive and seamlessly integrated support services for each child and each family member. A glorious backyard playground affords the children daily opportunities for outdoor play. Through ABC’s Parent Council, parents are directly involved in their children’s education. Parents also participate in parent-child activities, discussion groups and skills workshops and take a leadership role at this very special preschool.