“We started with 40 young people in [our Fostering College Success Initiative] program in 2016. Over 300 youth are now participating in our College Choice program, and one young person is going to Harvard for a master’s program. It’s really something,” shares our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, in this clip from her recent interview on BronxNet Community Television's OPEN program – which touched on The Foundling’s programs serving young people in foster care, supportive housing, health, tutoring, and more.
About us
At The New York Foundling, we believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—have the opportunity to reach their full potential. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way. We believe and trust in the potential of all people. We work in partnership with more than 30,000 children, adults, and families each year on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We believe in the power of personal choice and self-determination. The New York Foundling has deliberately challenged the notion that individuals are limited by their circumstances or are incapable of making the right choice for their future. Rather, our network of programs, services, and opportunities are carefully designed for children, families, and adults to create transformational change in their own lives. We believe and invest in proven practices. With nearly 150 years of experience creating resources, tools, and social capital, we have learned from our community what works. At the same time, we’re not afraid to invest in bold new approaches that comprehensively address challenges and provide the foundation for people to drive their own future.
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http://www.nyfoundling.org
External link for The New York Foundling
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- Child Welfare, Education, Juvenile Justice, Developmental Disabilities, Health, and Behavioral Health
Locations
Employees at The New York Foundling
Updates
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Join us at Camp Felix - The Foundling has open Camp Counselor positions for our August 2024 season! Share this information with your networks. This fun summer job provides the opportunity to make a positive impact on our campers’ lives. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/enQdHYts
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Mark your calendar for FREE summer arts workshops from our Strong Families and Communities Training Center! These interactive events teach child welfare professionals exciting ways to integrate art and creativity into their work with children and families. Learn more and RSVP for these virtual and in-person events: https://lnkd.in/eitfHRSz
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Ileana, a new mother in Puerto Rico, struggled to find quality early education resources for her son Lucas—until she found The Foundling’s Early Head Start program. Now 3 years old, Lucas has transitioned into our Head Start Pre-K program where he will continue to learn and grow. Learn more about Ileana and Lucas – and read more success stories – in our latest Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eqBQ87Kc
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On this morning's episode of BronxNet Community Television's OPEN, our President & CEO Melanie Hartzog sat down with host Kibin Alleyne to chat about The Foundling’s transformative programs, the future of supportive housing, and on what nonprofit organizations can do to meet the needs of their community. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/ddfU_5BC
Open | Housing Projects For Youth Coming Out Of Foster Care
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“Once I figured out my purpose is to serve, I had to find a place that will allow me to serve in the way that I want to do it. And I feel like this is the place for me,” says Assata, who supervises one of our family support programs in the Bronx. The Foundling may also be the place for you – learn more and browse open positions: https://lnkd.in/dRS2-MeY
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Field Day! In early June, scholars at Mott Haven Academy Charter School, our charter school in the South Bronx, visited Gatehill Day Camp in Westchester for a day of sports, games, and arts & crafts! Check out photos from field day!
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Join The Foundling’s school supply drive! Students in foster care face significant challenges that reduce their academic opportunities. By donating school supplies, you can strengthen our community by helping kids have a fresh start this fall with the tools they need to succeed. Donate and get involved at: https://lnkd.in/ed8EqpWZ
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Amid conflicts at home, Caesar and his three adolescent children enrolled in our STEP-S program, which provided them with in-home family therapy to help strengthen their bonds. Now – with the help of the tools they learned – the family is thriving. Learn more about Caesar and his family – and read more success stories – in our annual impact report: https://lnkd.in/eNPT7urq
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Last Wednesday, our developmental disabilities program gathered at Pier 6 for our annual Daniel Washington Jr. Memorial Basketball Tournament. The gathering brought together our participants from across NYC and surrounding counties for a day of food, prizes, and basketball! Check out photos from the event!
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