Dr. Delaney Gracy, our Senior Vice President of Medical Services, appeared on BronxNet’s local talk show, OPEN, to discuss The Foundling’s healthcare services available to Bronx children and families, and practical ways families can prepare children for a healthy return to school.
Watch her full interview below:
The New York Times profiled Everette Green, a Foundling Direct Support Professional, as part of their ‘Affording New York’ series.
The feature details Everette’s role at The Foundling supporting adults with developmental disabilities, his life story and personal achievements, and how he makes ends meet.
Learn more about our Bring Up Minimum Pay (BUMP) Campaign, which seeks to raise the wage floor for workers like Everette and others state-wide.
The Foundling held a ribbon cutting celebration to celebrate the opening of our new Day Habilitation Without Walls location in Jamaica, Queens. This space provides a comfortable home base for adults with developmental disabilities in our day program to relax, learn life skills, foster connections, and engage with the community.
New York State Senator Leroy Comrie joined Foundling leadership and staff at the event.
The New York Foundling has been named one of City & State’s top healthcare organizations. This list recognizes organizations that are driving the sector forward and have an impact on policy, politics, and the economy.
As they share:
“The effectiveness of The Foundling’s services is grounded in a commitment to expanding opportunity; we continually evolve to meet the needs of the people and communities we support. Drawing on over a century of experience providing pediatric care, we operate a community-facing health center in the Bronx, with a new location opening soon in Brooklyn. Through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach that integrates medical, mental health, psychiatry, nutrition and case management, we deliver high-quality, holistic, trauma-informed care.”
For 20 years, thousands of young people have had life-changing experiences at Camp Felix, our overnight summer camp for children in our programs.
At camp, they feel a sense of independence, joy, and confidence – and enjoy experiences they may never have dreamed possible. They spend time in nature, roast marshmallows, sing camp chants, swim and kayak, make art, hike and explore, and build memories that last forever. At the same time, our trauma-informed approach creates a uniquely supportive environment that helps each child learn, grow, and thrive.
Children in the New York City foster care system often don’t have access to these opportunities, but thanks to our generous supporters, they get the quintessential American sleepaway camp experience. Over the past 20 years, 50% of campers have returned for multiple summers.
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This vital work is only possible through the generosity of supporters like you. As we gear up for the summer season, you can help even more young New Yorkers grow, learn, and find inspiration.
Your gift can help expand Camp Felix’s reach and impact. Consider making a donation today.
Or, become a Camp Counselor, and directly help our campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem, and more. Learn more about open Camp Felix jobs here.
Our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog appeared on the Capitol Pressroom – a radio show airing on WCNY – to discuss our programming designed to help prevent child abuse and support survivors.
Listen to the full interview below, or learn more at the Capitol Pressroom.
The Staten Island Advance reported on a recent event – hosted by our Strong Families & Communities Training Center – at our Staten Island office. This event brought together community partners to teach child CPR, disaster preparedness and child development to families in the area.
Read more at Staten Island Advance