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 […]
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
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
“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 […]
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SPECIAL GUESTS ATTEND OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING COMMUNITY CENTER IN CATAÑO, PUERTO RICO SERVING NEARLY 150 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES Honorable guests included Puerto Rico Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana, Senator Ada Alvarez Conde, Mayor Julio Alicea Vassallo Cataño, Puerto Rico – The New York Foundling, which supports […]
Our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, appeared on Monsignor Kevin Sullivan’s radio show, JustLove, where she discussed her distinguished career shaping New York City’s social service landscape— including exciting Foundling initiatives such as our investment in Puerto Rico and our BUMP campaign to bring up minimum pay for human service workers. Listen on JustLove (Mel’s […]
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 […]
Our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, was named on City & State’s Women Power 100, along with the other leaders on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team: “Hartzog, who leads the nonprofit human services provider The New York Foundling, played key roles at City Hall as deputy mayor for health and human services and director of the […]