Dr. Akeem Marsh, Medical Director of our Home for Integrated Behavioral Health and Vice President of the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection, spoke to NBC News Daily on its Daily Heath segment to discuss how families can make the most of winter break. Watch it below:
While the holidays are a joyous time for many, this season can be difficult for many of the young people in our community – particularly for those who are struggling with their mental health. Whether it’s a child in foster care overcoming past trauma and instability, young adults striving toward independence without a traditional support […]
We are excited to announce our 2024-2025 Impact Report, Doors of Opportunity. This report highlights our achievements over 2024 and 2025, including participant stories that emphasize the interconnectedness of our programs and the many ways that our neighbors receive personalized, comprehensive, and life-changing support. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we open the doors […]
The New York Foundling is proud to partner with ACS on the College Choice Support Services program. NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner (ACS) Jess Dannhauser today announced plans to expand a number of key programs aimed at helping youth in foster care connect […]
Melanie Hartzog, our CEO & President, recently appeared on PIX 11’s PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino to discuss and share insights regarding her new role as co-chair of the transition team for NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. She also touches on the work The Foundling is doing to support our communities. Watch the full interview […]
City & State reports on The Foundling’s service day in Puerto Rico – a volunteer event held in Cataño – near our newest Head Start & Early Head Start center – in conjunction with the annual Somos Conference: “A tent was set up along the waterfront in the town 10 miles west of San Juan […]
The New York Times reports on our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, being named to Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s transition team. She will utilize her expertise in city government and social services to help shape the new administration. As they report: “Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will turn to veterans of City Hall, nonprofit […]
As Patch reports, “On Wednesday, October 22 The New York Foundling celebrated the success of its 10th Annual Fall Fête, raising over $1 million, the second-highest fundraising total in the event’s history.” Read more on Patch
Monica Morales, who hosted our recent Fall Fete, gave our event a shoutout on her PIX11 show, Monica Makes it Happen. Watch more on PIX 11