Bill Baccaglini, The Foundling’s former President and CEO, will be granted an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Fordham University at their May 21 commencement ceremony. He will also be the speaker at the Graduate School of Social Service ceremony on May 24. Read more at Fordham News.
In Fall 2021, our Day Habilitation participants were invited to join in a VisABILITY art workshop series to help develop their creative talents. Workshops were led by The Foundling’s creative facilitators, with each one introducing our participants to a different artistic medium – from photography to poetry. In the course of these workshops, many of our […]
In the latest NYN Media’s Leader to Leader spotlight, our President & CEO Melanie Hartzog discusses her new position at The Foundling, sharing details about her decision to leave the government sector for a nonprofit role, what the transition process has been like, and how to find a balance between preserving what is great about […]
At The Foundling, we understand that many of the behavioral challenges exhibited by children and teenagers are often linked to past trauma, stress, and other environmental factors. In our Health and Behavioral Health programs, we couple personable and compassionate care with evidence-based therapeutic models to help children and families get on track for success. Based […]
Melanie Hartzog, our new CEO & President, was recognized in City & State NY’s 2022 Above & Beyond, a list recognizing 50 remarkable women – including advocates, entrepreneurs, and other outstanding individuals – who are improving New York. As City & State notes: “Melanie Hartzog has deep roots in social services. Her experience volunteering with […]
The Foundling is excited to partner with Agora Gallery artist Christiane Palpant this spring. Christiane’s painting, The Journey Aglow, will be featured on the label of this year’s exclusive Foundling Rosé, and a portion of the proceeds from her current gallery exhibition will go directly to supporting The Foundling’s work. Christiane is captivated by the […]
For the first time, The Foundling has a team of runners participating in the United Airlines NYC Half. On Sunday, March 20, Team Foundling will hit the streets for a 13.1-mile course through Brooklyn and Manhattan. We have one spot remaining on Team Foundling! If you’re interested in running in the 2022 NYC Half, please […]
The Foundling’s Youth on the Rise program allows young people in foster care to create transformational relationships with caring mentors – and create strong bonds that can last through high school, college, and beyond. The program is novel in a few key ways: young people not only meet regularly with their mentor one-on-one for support […]
Run the United Airlines NYC Half with Team Foundling! After a 2 year hiatus, the United Airlines NYC Half is back on March 20, 2022! This half marathon, which has historically featured nearly 25,000 runners, will send athletes along a 13.1-mile course through Brooklyn and Manhattan. In partnership with New York Road Runners, we are excited to sponsor […]
For Sitan, a 19-year-old in foster care, new motherhood – at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – seemed like an insurmountable challenge. But The Foundling was there to help. Sitan knew how to cope with challenges – but after giving birth to her daughter in April 2020, the additional stress of managing life as […]