Greg Braca is President and CEO of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. TD Bank provides more than 9 million customers with retail, small business and commercial banking products and services throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. Greg most recently served as […]
“Of the more than 25,000 children in foster care in New York state, some 3,500 are waiting to be adopted. But legislation that passed the state Assembly and Senate in June could make it much harder for these children to find permanent homes. Introduced by Bronx Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner, the Preserving Family Bonds Act would […]
“The Foundling — one of New York City’s largest and oldest child welfare and social services organizations — is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. It all began with one baby…” Read more at The Tablet here.
Written by Foundling Guest Blogger, Christina, a Graduate of The Foundling’s Road to Success Program. My recent semester at Johnson & Wales University was a memorable one, and getting ready to transition from a college Sophomore to a Junior is difficult, emotional, and exciting—all at the same time. This past semester I began to meet […]
Written by Foundling Intern and Guest Blogger, Lattisha M. The Foundling is proud to now operate and run the city’s Staten Island Community Partnership Program (which became official earlier this year!). Each year, the program hosts an annual Fatherhood Family Fun Day and Resource Fair. Saturday marked the 9th year of the event and […]
Written by Foundling Intern and Guest Blogger, Liam M. The men and women involved with The New York Foundling’s Developmental Disabilities program and services have been taking advantage of community activities and events across the city and surrounding counties. And with summer around the corner, including longer and warmer days, the best is yet […]
Written by Foundling Intern and Guest Blogger, Liam M. As students at The New York Foundling’s charter school, Mott Haven Academy wrap up classes for the year, they are still taking the time to enjoy once of a lifetime opportunities, including field trips and activities to help them learn about teamwork, setting and achieving […]
This past weekend, The New York Foundling celebrated its 150th anniversary with a host of events which included a Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a Reunion Day at NYU’s Kimmel Center, and a Block Party Festival in Chelsea. The weekend was a great way for The Foundling to commemorate a century and a half of […]
Dozens of human services agencies and foundations, including The New York Foundling are asking Mayor Bill de Blasio for a $50 million boost to the budget for foster care next year. The funding would go toward full-time life coaches and tutors for current and former foster youth from middle school through age 26, a model […]
In November 2018, several members of The Foundling’s Implementation Support Center (ISC) traveled to Guatemala and met with the leadership team of The Comprehensive Health, Opportunities and Human Rights Programs at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center. And later this month, staff from the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center will come to New York City to continue […]