Elefant Design, Author at The New York Foundling

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Entries by Elefant Design

The 74: Students Who Are Lagging Behind Need Both Grade-Level Content and Personalized Learning. How 3 Schools Are Making It Happen

Nationally, as many as 3 out of 5 students enter school below grade level. The numbers are even higher for low-income students and children of color. To address this problem, some educators and policymakers advocate for more access to higher-quality instructional materials — grade-appropriate curriculum and content that are standards-aligned, coherent and easy for teachers and […]

January 21, 2020/by Elefant Design

Blog, Education

Foundling News: Update from Puerto Rico

On Tuesday, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico leveling buildings, destroying roads and infrastructure, and causing a massive power outage across the island. Despite the conditions and wreckage, our dedicated and determined Head Start and Early Head Start staff won’t back down. They are visiting families, assessing damage and immediate needs, and doing everything […]

January 8, 2020/by Elefant Design

History, Media Coverage

Mobituaries: The Orphan Train – Death of an Experiment

From 1854 to 1929, 250,000 abandoned or orphaned children in East Coast cities found themselves on journeys across the country. Shepherded by private organizations like the New York Foundling or the Children’s Aid Society, these orphans were resettled with families who promised to give them shelter, an education, and a place to grow up. It […]

December 30, 2019/by Elefant Design

Blog, Child Welfare, Events

The Foundling Community Gives Back for the Holidays!

At The Foundling, we strive to provide the support and resources to help our neighbors to live their best lives – and during the holidays, this means providing those we serve with the opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the season! Thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners, community supporters, and […]

December 23, 2019/by Elefant Design

Blog, Child Welfare

Keeping Families Together at The Foundling

At The Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and work to ensure that all of our neighbors have the tools to thrive. That’s why we’re committed to evidence-based and research-backed programs that provide the support that allow our community members to weather tough times and work toward success. We believe that […]

December 11, 2019/by Elefant Design

Blog, Education, Events, Guest Blogger

Safeguarding Their Futures – Making Education a Priority for Our Kids

Guest Post by Steve Alschuler When The Foundling launched its charter school, Haven Academy, more than a decade ago, it marked the beginning of an effort to understand the educational needs of children in foster care and to develop measurable, replicable strategies for meeting those needs. Simply put, ensuring the future well-being of these children […]

December 10, 2019/by Elefant Design

Blog, Developmental Disabilities

Growing with The Foundling

Meet Sashoi – for 18 years, she has devoted her professional career to helping people with developmental disabilities live their best lives. With the support of The Foundling, she has continually worked to further pursue her calling – helping people grow and thrive on their own paths to strength and stability. “The history and values […]

December 5, 2019/by Elefant Design

Education, Media Coverage

New York Post: Bronx Charter School Serves Thanksgiving Meal to Homeless Students

Thanksgiving came early at a Bronx charter school on Tuesday for more than 500 students — some of whom are homeless or in transitional housing. The feast at Mott Haven Academy Charter School was part of an annual event that provides a traditional meal with all the trimmings for some of the neediest children in […]

November 26, 2019/by Elefant Design

Education, Events, Media Coverage

Youth Today: To Help Foster Youth With Education, More Data, Analysis Needed, Experts Say

Nine percent of foster youth who are in middle school in New York City are proficient in math compared to approximately 40% citywide. Only 25% of students in foster care graduate from high school on time compared to 45% citywide. These were just a few of the numbers shared and discussed by education and foster care professionals […]

November 25, 2019/by Elefant Design

Media Coverage, Partnerships

City and State: The 2019 Nonprofit Power 100

The Foundling’s President and CEO, Bill Baccaglini, was named one of New York City’s top nonprofit leaders by City and State. 56. Bill Baccaglini When Bill Baccaglini took over The New York Foundling in 2003, he was tasked with getting the nonprofit out of a $7.5 million deficit. Not only did he succeed, he has […]

November 10, 2019/by Elefant Design