The Foundling announced that $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to a group of students pursuing degrees in social work at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work and Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service during the 2018-2019 academic year in an effort to encourage talented students to pursue careers as social workers […]
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which was hosted by NY1 morning anchor Pat Kiernan. Proceeds will fund more than 30 programs that help disadvantaged children and families, including juvenile justice, child welfare, education, services for single mothers, and foster care youth. READ MORE
Students at The New York Foundling’s Mott Haven Academy in the Bronx brought their role models to school for the second annual Bring Your Male Role Model to School Day. Fathers, brothers, uncles, foster parents, and family friends attended the event which celebrates male role models in the lives of young people. WATCH HERE
As part of NBC New York’s coverage on the anniversary of Hurricane Maria, reporter Ray Villeda visited The New York Foundling’s newly renovated Head Start center in Vega Alta, which was completely destroyed after the hurricane. WATCH HERE (at 2:45)
Spotlight Exclusives shares the first article in a yearlong series from Youth Today examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. “Early on, many youth in foster care develop a certain resourcefulness that allows them to navigate thorny situations and push through layers of bureaucracy. But […]
Bill Baccaglini, CEO and President of The New York Foundling, introduces Youth Today’s year long series dedicated to exploring higher education for youth in foster care, and discusses the importance of child welfare professionals’ role in creating change. READ MORE
The first article in a yearlong series examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. This article details what reporters plan to examine over the next 12 months, from what’s working to what’s not when it comes to supporting teens in succeeding in high school and […]
“The New York Foundling and The THRIVE Network are joining forces.” New York Nonprofit Media announces The Foundling’s expansion to its Developmental Disabilities Division programming in its Buzz section. READ MORE
Staff from The New York Foundling, including Shannon Ghramm-Smith, VP of behavior health and care coordination, rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq the morning of Sept. 12, 2018. Ghramm-Smith talked about The Foundling’s history and impact in New York City. WATCH HERE
The New York Foundling, a social services nonprofit that has served the city for almost a century and a half, is merging with fellow nonprofit the Thrive Network as it seeks to expand its programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. READ MORE