Entries by Elefant Design
NY Times: How a Social Services Worker Lives on $40,000 a Year in Brooklyn
The New York Times profiled Everette Green, a Foundling Direct Support Professional, as part of their ‘Affording New York’ series. The feature details Everette’s role at The Foundling supporting adults with developmental disabilities, his life story and personal achievements, and how he makes ends meet. Read more at NY Times Learn more about our Bring […]
QNS: New York Foundling Celebrates Opening of Queens Day Habilitation Program Site in Jamaica
The Foundling held a ribbon cutting celebration to celebrate the opening of our new Day Habilitation Without Walls location in Jamaica, Queens. This space provides a comfortable home base for adults with developmental disabilities in our day program to relax, learn life skills, foster connections, and engage with the community. New York State Senator Leroy […]
City & State: The 2026 Top Healthcare Organizations
The New York Foundling has been named one of City & State’s top healthcare organizations. This list recognizes organizations that are driving the sector forward and have an impact on policy, politics, and the economy. As they share: “The effectiveness of The Foundling’s services is grounded in a commitment to expanding opportunity; we continually evolve […]
For 20 Years, Camp Felix Has Changed Lives – and So Can You
For 20 years, thousands of young people have had life-changing experiences at Camp Felix, our overnight summer camp for children in our programs. At camp, they feel a sense of independence, joy, and confidence – and enjoy experiences they may never have dreamed possible. They spend time in nature, roast marshmallows, sing camp chants, swim […]
The Capitol Pressroom: State Supports to Prevent Child Abuse
Our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog appeared on the Capitol Pressroom – a radio show airing on WCNY – to discuss our programming designed to help prevent child abuse and support survivors. Listen to the full interview below, or learn more at the Capitol Pressroom. The Capitol Pressroom · State supports to prevent child abuse
Staten Island Advance: Hands-on Safety Training Empowers Staten Island Caregivers
The Staten Island Advance reported on a recent event – hosted by our Strong Families & Communities Training Center – at our Staten Island office. This event brought together community partners to teach child CPR, disaster preparedness and child development to families in the area. Read more at Staten Island Advance
Spectrum News 1: Study finds many New York human service workers earn poverty-level wages
“A new study shows that home health care workers and others who work in the human service fields are among some of the poorest state workers. It’s an issue that is statewide,” writes Spectrum News. “A CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance report highlights how 18% of social service workers in Orange, Rockland and […]