A look at Washington state’s apprenticeship program for teens in foster care, from Youth Today’s ongoing series examining education for foster youth in America, made possible by The Foundling. READ MORE

Part 2 of a story spotlighting the benefits of an apprenticeship program in Washington state providing life-changing trade education for youth in foster care, and how more states are getting on board. This article is part of a yearlong series examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. READ MORE

Part 1 of a story highlighting the apprenticeships available to youth in foster care through Washington state’s Passport to Careers program. This article is part of a yearlong series examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. READ MORE

The New York Foundling brought Santa Claus to deaf children in New York City at its annual holiday party for families in its Deaf Services program. READ MORE

A look at how The Foundling’s Haven Academy is finding success in educating children whose lives have been hijacked by abuse, neglect and violence. READ MORE

This article about foster-adoptive parent Frances Gracia, talks about adopting 2 year old Giuseppe and overcoming health challenges READ MORE

Bill’s letter from earlier in the month was picked up, encourages others to support recommendation against spanking READ MORE

After receiving a letter from Mayor de Blasio, Lizzie Burrow, a longtime foster parent with The New York Foundling, reflects on her 30 years of providing youth with safe, loving homes. WATCH HERE

After nearly a decade together, foster mom Lizzie Burrow officially adopted her foster daughter, Crystal. Lizzie has fostered dozens of children over her 30 years as a foster parent. WATCH HERE

Long-time foster mom Lizzie Burrow opened her home and her heart to Crystal when she was a teen. On July 9, Lizzie officially adopted the now 22-year-old Crystal. “She nurtured me, and she let me know that everything is going to be OK. Instead of closing her door on me, she was there for me.” READ MORE

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