Since 1869, The New York Foundling has supported hundreds of thousands of children, adults, and families on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. Our evidence-based and research-backed programs and services connect our communities with the opportunities to grow strong, and the tools to shape their own future.
Comprehensive services to help adults with developmental disabilities reach their full potential
Pediatric health care, mental health services, and other programs supporting well-being
Intervention and diversion services to keep young people out of the criminal justice system
OUR PURPOSE & WHAT DRIVES US
We believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—should have the opportunity to thrive. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way. With an effective and interrelated set of services, we work in partnership with our neighbors who create transformational change in their own lives.
Success Stories
For many people with developmental disabilities, it can be difficult to express oneself through language and actions. In our Day Habilitation programs, we work to elevate the voices of our participants, and provide them with meaningful tools for self-expression and fulfillment. Through art workshops - from photography to poetry - many of our participants found that art provided a novel way to truly share their voices and experiences with the world. "Art makes me feel terrific and excellent," says Elizabeth, who shared many of her photographs in our 2022 art exhibition. "I feel happy. I learned about myself."
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