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Entries by Elefant Design

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City & State NY: How is the City Handling the Mental Health of Newly Arrived Migrants?

City & State NY reports on how “referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.” Given our work with children and families in the city, they included a quote from Foundling leadership about how the pressures of migration impact young people: ““The (mental health) […]

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Brooklyn Paper: Brownsville Community Unveils Vibrant Mural Celebrating Local Voices and Culture

“New York Foundling and residents of Vital Brookdale in Brownsville celebrated the unveiling of a new mural titled “Colors of My City” by muralist Layqa Nuna Yawar on Aug. 23,” reports Brooklyn Paper. Read the full story, which features quotes from Foundling staff, the mural artist, and Vital Brookdale residents who are depicted in the […]

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City & State NY: Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit

City & State released a report on their recent 2024 Education in New York Summit. Hosted at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Thursday, August 15, the event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to discuss ideas and debate over critical issues such as school choice, closing the achievement gap, and special […]

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City & State NY: Above & Beyond: Social Services

City & State NY named Reïna Batrony, The Foundling’s Senior Vice President, Community-Based and Education Programs, to their inaugural Above & Beyond: Social Services list. This list recognizes exemplary leaders in the social services field, highlighting those dedicated to serving New Yorkers and making our communities happier and safer. “I’ve always believed in giving everyone […]

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Pix11: Helping Kids in Foster Care Succeed

Monica Morales of Pix 11 reported on a special celebration honoring high school graduates in foster care who are heading on to college, vocational training, and other new ventures!  Hosted at Pier 57 as a collaboration between Fair Futures, ACS, NYC Department of Education, and The Foundling, this inspirational afternoon celebrated these young people, their […]

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BronxNet: Housing Projects For Youth Coming Out Of Foster Care

On the Tuesday, June 25 episode of BronxNet Community Television‘s OPEN, our President & CEO Melanie Hartzog sat down with host Kibin Alleyne to chat about The Foundling’s transformative programs, the future of supportive housing, and on what nonprofit organizations can do to meet the needs of their community. Watch the full video below, or […]

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