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Press Release: Mayor Adams, ACS Commissioner Dannhauser Announce Expansion of Programs to Connect Youth in Foster Care to College for Free, Offer Coaches, and Careers, Celebrate Milestones in Serving New York City’s Youth

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 […]

November 14, 2025/by Elefant Design

Leadership, Media Coverage

PIX 11: PIX on Politics Daily – Co-chair of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Team on New Appointments

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 […]

November 11, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Media Coverage

City & State: Editor’s Note: Somos Day of Service Returns and is Needed ‘More Than Ever’

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 […]

November 10, 2025/by Elefant Design

Leadership, Media Coverage

The New York Times: Mamdani Turns to Seasoned Officials for Transition Team

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 […]

November 5, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Media Coverage

Patch: New York Foundling’s Fall Fête 2025 Raises Over $1 Million

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

October 28, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Media Coverage

PIX11: Follow-up Friday: Honoring heroes healing families

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

October 27, 2025/by Elefant Design

Blog, Events, Partnerships

Our 2025 Fall Fête Was a Great Success!

October 23, 2025/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Media Coverage

Associated Press: Mother of Baby abandoned at Penn Station Subway Stop Charged with Endangering Child

Liyan Bao, our Senior Vice President of Child Welfare, was quoted in an AP article on a recent abandonment incident: Liyan Bao, senior vice president for child welfare at The New York Foundling, one of the city’s oldest child welfare agencies, said babies used to be left on the agency’s doorstep 150 years ago. But […]

October 22, 2025/by Elefant Design

Blog, Partnerships

Learn More about our Strong Families and Communities Training Center!

Our Strong Families and Communities (SFC) Training Center reflects The Foundling’s commitment to building futures: their comprehensive programming is designed to help peer organizations and professionals in the NYC human services industry become stronger, more effective practitioners. Founded in late 2020, the Center operates as a centralizing resource for those who are looking to gain […]

October 17, 2025/by Elefant Design

Blog, Partnerships

Meet our 2025 Team Foundling Marathon Runners!

Since 1970, the TCS New York City Marathon – the world’s largest marathon – has been a source of inspiration for runners around the globe. On November 2, 2025, over 50,000 athletes will once again take to the streets for a 26.2-mile route through all five boroughs of New York City. In partnership with New […]

September 29, 2025/by Elefant Design