Making a Difference in people's lives Since 1989

Programs at Thursday's Child

All services at Thursday's Child support the CDC 'HIV Continuum: to identify a Person Living with HIV (PLWH), to link that person to care, ensure care is received, maintain that person in care, and achieving viral suppression. Learn more.

As Long Island's oldest continually HIV focused community-based organization, Thursday's Child remains dedicated to serving PLWH.

An AIDS-free generation is within our grasp - we fully support the Ending the HIV Epidemic goals of the UN that: 95% of those with HIV know their status, 95% of those who know their status received treatment, 95% of those on treatment are virally suppressed. Learn more

Testing as Prevention Program

Thursday’s Child offers free and confidential rapid result HIV testing

Services Access Program: benefits advocacy & referrals

This program provides service coordination and benefits advocacy for People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Safety Net: emergency financial assistance

Some of the common “barriers to care” we see on Long Island are housing insecurity or homelessness, food insecurity.

Long-Term Survivors/Support Groups

An identified area of an “un met” need has been social support for Long Term Survivors.

Community Outreach: risk/reduction and prevention education

Educate the public on HIV/AIDS awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Speakers are available.

HIV / AIDS Housing

"Beech House" is named after a beautiful beech tree that sits on the property of a house donated to Thursday's Child.

Holiday Magic program

Children under the age of 15 in a household affected by HIV/AIDS may write a letter to “Santa”or ”Papa Noel”.

U=U: Understanding Undetectable Equals Untransmittable

The U=U campaign highlights a powerful scientific breakthrough in HIV treatment. When a person living with HIV is on effective medication and achieves an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit the virus to their partner. This message is vital for reducing stigma, spreading awareness, and fostering inclusivity. Let's focus on spreading knowledge and compassion, not fear or misinformation.

Making a Difference in people's lives Since 1989

Thursday’s Child “has far to go” is the rejoinder of a poem. It now speaks to the hope of continued progress toward ending the epidemic, as we are in a time when we can envision this goal through outreach/education, linkage to care, and other supportive services.

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Testing as Prevention Program

FREE, convenient to you, confidential, instant results, immediate referrals to services regardless the outcome of the test!

400+ Safety Net
Services Provided

300+ Individuals provided assistance under Ryan White Part A Programs
(319 in 2024; annual average over 300)

300+ Children given Wishlist Gifts
(315 in 2024; Annual Average over 300)

200+ Free HIV tests
(223 in 2024)

75 + Community Outreach Events
(2024)

37+ Years of Experience

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The mission of Thursday's Child is to develop, to coordinate, and to provide services for People Living with and affected by HIV/AIDS on Long Island.
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