With the support of a caring community and in partnership with the Stephen Siller FDNY "Let Us Do Good" Children’s Foundation, The New York Foundling created Stephen's House, a therapeutic residential center and temporary home for youth, age 13-17, with severe behavioral and emotional problems.  Firefighter Stephen Siller courageously lost his life on September 11th, 2001, and his family created the Foundation in his honor.

Each year, we celebrate our partnership with the Siller Family at the Tunnel to Towers Race in New York City.

The Foundling is utilizing the Missouri Model at Stephen's House.  Youth placed here work closely with their peers in a rigorous, yet supportive group treatment setting.  In addition, expertly-trained staff provide these teens with extensive, ongoing individual attention to address their specific needs and reinforce the progress they make in group therapy.  Throughout the youth's stay, program staff reach out to family members to involve them both as partners in the treatment process and as allies in planning for the teenager's success as he or she transitions out of care.  

Physically, Stephen’s House offers its residents a new perspective. The environment is not restrictive, youth attend school onsite and a low ratio of staff to youth ensure their safety.  With twenty-four single rooms on two floors, all for girls, teens have the privacy and personal space they need to help work through the traumatic histories that brought them into our care. Children living in Stephen’s House have ample lounge, bathing and recreational space. There are ample visiting rooms for children to visit privately with family and friends. Recognizing that healthy bodies can help build healthy minds, Stephen’s House also provides an outdoor basketball court.

Please help us finish the path to Stephen's House!  For a limited time, you can purchase and inscribe bricks that will make up the pathway leading to the doors of Stephen's House.  Join us and follow the footsteps of an American hero.

Click here to purchase bricks online.

If you prefer, download a Stephen’s House Donation Form, complete and mail with your payment to:

The New York Foundling Campaign for Stephen's House
119 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY  10304

If you prefer, please fax to 212-886-4086.

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