On local television channel BronxNet’s Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums, Trevor Raushi of our Child Abuse Prevention Program sat down with host Daren Jaime to discuss his program and the impact it has on elementary school children and their parents across NYC. Watch the interview below: Read more on BronxNet
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, News 12’s Zhane Caldwell spoke with one Brooklyn college student who is prepping to cross the graduation stage in days about her upbringing and how the College Choice program (part of our Fostering College Success Initiative) provided what was needed to succeed. Watch and read more on News […]
In a new op-ed published by The 74, Melanie Hartzog (The Foundling’s President & CEO) and Jessica Nauiokas (Haven Academy Co-Founder & Head of School) write about the unique model employed by Mott Haven Academy Charter School – our Pre-K-8th grade school in the Bronx. With a rare focus on serving children and families impacted […]
In their latest blog post, Taylor Britt of The Difference Card sat down with Meghan O’Keefe, Assistant Vice President in our Human Resources department. In the interview, they discuss our successes using The Difference Card as a way to keep health insurance cost low while providing the best possible benefits for Foundling staff. Read more […]
The Imprint reports on Haven Academy, our pre-K – 8th grade charter school in Mott Haven. “Mott Haven Academy Charter School is believed to be the first school in the country created specifically for children in foster care, and likely one of the few in existence. Its foundational goals can be found inside and outside […]
March is National Social Work Month – and we’re proud to highlight the important work that our social workers do across our organization each day. Since The Foundling’s beginnings, we have been pioneers in the social work field. Now, we employ social workers in nearly every department, with these essential staff working in a variety […]
Young people in the foster care system have historically been failed by public schools – in New York, studies show that 1 in 5 kids that have foster care involvement in high school do not graduate, and 80% are not proficient in reading or math. At The Foundling, our education programs continually provide targeted support […]
The Nonprofit Voice, a weekly radio show on 103.9 FM Long Island News Radio, recently featured The Foundling. Host Ron Gold spoke with Maria Bediako, Vice President of our Developmental Disabilities Division, about our work. Click here or listen below to hear the conversation (Maria’s segment begins at 21:00.) JVC Broadcasting · NPV 3-11-23 TRUE […]
On March 19, Team Foundling will embark on the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half! The half marathon historically has taken over 25,000 runners along a 13.1 mile course through Brooklyn and Manhattan. In partnership with New York Road Runners, we are excited to sponsor a team of ten runners – members receive guaranteed entry and […]
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