At The Foundling, we are committed to serving our community, and to continue the promise that the Sisters of Charity made to support our neighbors over 150 years ago. As Melanie Hartzog, our President & CEO, recently shared: “The New York Foundling is a place of inspiration, hope, transformation, and community. That is what drew […]
CBS reporter Hannah Kliger recently reported on ACS’s new College Choice program, which builds upon the work of The Foundling’s Fostering College Success Initiative to provide added support for students in foster care. The new program provides young people in foster care with additional funding that is applicable to any college or university in the […]
Represent Magazine recently featured ACS’ College Choice program, a new initiative operating in partnership with The Foundling. Reporter Faith Ornstein, a high school senior in foster care, spoke with Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of our Fostering College Success Initiative program, and others on how this new program will help young people in foster care […]
Vital Brookdale – our new supportive housing complex – offers opportunity and promise for the people we serve. Created in collaboration with New York State’s Vital Brooklyn Initiative, our new apartment complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn opened this summer – and is giving our neighbors the support to become thriving members of the community. Vital […]
The New York Foundling is proud to be involved with ACS’s ‘College Choice’ program, which expands the vital academic, emotional, housing, and financial supports that our Fostering College Success Initiative provides for college students in foster care. MAYOR ADAMS, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES ANNOUNCE ‘COLLEGE CHOICE’ PROGRAM TO HELP COVER COST OF COLLEGE EXPENSES […]
City & State New York has recognized Melanie Hartzog, The Foundling’s President & CEO, in this year’s Nonprofit Power 100! This annual list reflects the movers and shakers in the New York nonprofit community, honoring influential leaders that provide essential social services and advocate on the behalf of our community. As the list notes, “As […]
News 12 Brooklyn reported on Vital Brookdale, our new supportive housing complex serving those aging out of foster care and those with developmental disabilities. In their video report, the news crew speaks to Foundling staff member Cathy Branche and resident Patricia Jackson – who speaks to the complex’s focus on accessibility and best serving the […]
Since 2006, Camp Felix – our overnight summer camp – has provided a safe space for those in our programs to explore, grow, and learn. As our experts have stated, camp provides an invaluable opportunity for children and teenagers to navigate social interactions, learn to problem solve, get physical exercise, and have new experiences. For […]
THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING ANNOUNCES SIX NEW ADDITIONS TO ESTEEMED BOARD OF TRUSTEES New York, NY (September 22, 2022) – The New York Foundling announces the appointment of six new members to their Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Steve Banks (Paul, Weiss), Jon Cohen (BioReference Laboratories, Inc.), Stephanie Davis (SVB Securities), Tina King […]