The Foundling of the Future

The cornerstone of The Foundling of the future is a clear set of policy statements - vision, mission, values, operating principles - that not only guide the agency's actions and operations, but which define its character.

• The New York Foundling's Vision
• The New York Foundling's Mission
• The New York Foundling's Values
• The New York Foundling's Operating Principles

As indicated in these statements, The Foundling is committed to measuring and achieving positive outcomes for those we serve. The Foundling also strives to increase its contribution to the knowledge base in the field of child welfare. Toward that end, two separate, overarching outcomes for the work of the Foundling have been articulated.

•  Achieve Client well-being

•  Achieve a leadership position in child welfare by providing valid policy and practice knowledge

As discussed in the next section outlining our strategic goals and objectives, each of The Foundling's programs will articulate how they contribute to the achievement of one or both of these overarching outcomes.