Events Archives - The New York Foundling

Orientation Session: Become a Respite Caregiver with The Foundling

June 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about becoming a respite caregiver with The Foundling! Our respite caregivers work within our Families United program, making their homes available to provide short-term care and intervention to young people ages 7-17 struggling with behavioral issues.

This orientation session will cover the details of the program, responsibilities of a respite caregiver, licensing requirements, paperwork needed, and how to get started. Staff will be present to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All sessions are held virtually via ZOOM. You will receive sign-in details after reaching out and connecting with our staff.

To sign up, contact Judine Watkis at 929-214-2524 or FamilyRespite@NYFoundling.org.

January 28, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Orientation Session: Become a Respite Caregiver with The Foundling

May 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about becoming a respite caregiver with The Foundling! Our respite caregivers work within our Families United program, making their homes available to provide short-term care and intervention to young people ages 7-17 struggling with behavioral issues.

This orientation session will cover the details of the program, responsibilities of a respite caregiver, licensing requirements, paperwork needed, and how to get started. Staff will be present to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All sessions are held virtually via ZOOM. You will receive sign-in details after reaching out and connecting with our staff.

To sign up, contact Judine Watkis at 929-214-2524 or FamilyRespite@NYFoundling.org.

January 28, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Orientation Session: Become a Respite Caregiver with The Foundling

April 8, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about becoming a respite caregiver with The Foundling! Our respite caregivers work within our Families United program, making their homes available to provide short-term care and intervention to young people ages 7-17 struggling with behavioral issues.

This orientation session will cover the details of the program, responsibilities of a respite caregiver, licensing requirements, paperwork needed, and how to get started. Staff will be present to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All sessions are held virtually via ZOOM. You will receive sign-in details after reaching out and connecting with our staff.

To sign up, contact Judine Watkis at 929-214-2524 or FamilyRespite@NYFoundling.org.

January 28, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Orientation Session: Become a Respite Caregiver with The Foundling

March 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about becoming a respite caregiver with The Foundling! Our respite caregivers work within our Families United program, making their homes available to provide short-term care and intervention to young people ages 7-17 struggling with behavioral issues.

This orientation session will cover the details of the program, responsibilities of a respite caregiver, licensing requirements, paperwork needed, and how to get started. Staff will be present to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All sessions are held virtually via ZOOM. You will receive sign-in details after reaching out and connecting with our staff.

To sign up, contact Judine Watkis at 929-214-2524 or FamilyRespite@NYFoundling.org.

January 28, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Orientation Session: Become a Respite Caregiver with The Foundling

February 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about becoming a respite caregiver with The Foundling! Our respite caregivers work within our Families United program, making their homes available to provide short-term care and intervention to young people ages 7-17 struggling with behavioral issues.

This orientation session will cover the details of the program, responsibilities of a respite caregiver, licensing requirements, paperwork needed, and how to get started. Staff will be present to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All sessions are held virtually via ZOOM. You will receive sign-in details after reaching out and connecting with our staff.

To sign up, contact Judine Watkis at 929-214-2524 or FamilyRespite@NYFoundling.org.

January 26, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Featured Events, Junior Board Events

The Blue Party

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:30 pm — 10:00 pm

The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery
New York, NY 10003

Cocktails | Food Tastings | Auction | Raffle | Music
Business or Cocktail Attire With a Touch of Blue

Join us at the 2026 Blue Party!

The New York Foundling’s Junior Board—a dynamic group of young professionals dedicated to advancing our mission—proudly hosts our annual spring event, The Blue Party. Each May, The Blue Party brings together more than 400 guests who share a commitment to supporting our neighbors on their journey to stability, strength, and independence. Since its inception this signature event has raised more than $1 million to support our lifechanging programs for children, adults, and families.

Each year, guests enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring expertly crafted cocktails, delicious fare from New York’s finest restaurants, music, a curated auction, raffle prizes, and more!

View photos from last year’s event here.

WHY BLUE?

Blue is the official color of National Foster Care Month, symbolizing hope, trust, and commitment to children and families navigating foster care. Through The Foundling’s comprehensive programs—including foster care and adoption services, educational initiatives, and community support—we provide the tools and resources needed to transform lives. By wearing and decorating in blue at The Blue Party, we honor this mission and raise essential funds to sustain these life-changing programs. Your support helps ensure that the thousands of people we serve each year continue to thrive and create brighter futures.

Download Invitation (.pdf)
Download Sponsorship Deck (.pdf)

For any questions, reach out to us at events@nyfoundling.org.

Purchase Tickets Below:

Can’t attend but want to show your support?
Make a donation or contribute a raffle/auction item.

January 20, 2026/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Info Session: Become a Foster Parent with The Foundling

Online

April 30, 2026
1:30 – 3:30 PM

During The Foundling’s information session on becoming a foster parent, we will talk about the responsibilities involved, licensing requirements, and the paperwork needed for the application. Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in our community. Staff will be on site to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All Orientation/Information sessions are held online, using ZOOM. (If you don’t know how to log on to a ZOOM meeting, we’ll teach you!)

To sign up, contact Tiffany Fujah, Therapeutic Family Recruiter at Tiffany.Fujah@NYFoundling.org or 347.514.3467.

For more resources on becoming a foster parent, click here.

For any additional questions, call The Foundling’s recruitment team at 888.847.2838.

December 31, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Info Session: Become a Foster Parent with The Foundling

Online

April 16, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM

During The Foundling’s information session on becoming a foster parent, we will talk about the responsibilities involved, licensing requirements, and the paperwork needed for the application. Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in our community. Staff will be on site to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All Orientation/Information sessions are held online, using ZOOM. (If you don’t know how to log on to a ZOOM meeting, we’ll teach you!)

To sign up, contact Tiffany Fujah, Therapeutic Family Recruiter at Tiffany.Fujah@NYFoundling.org or 347.514.3467.

For more resources on becoming a foster parent, click here.

For any additional questions, call The Foundling’s recruitment team at 888.847.2838.

December 31, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Info Session: Become a Foster Parent with The Foundling

Online

April 2, 2026
1:30 – 3:30 PM

During The Foundling’s information session on becoming a foster parent, we will talk about the responsibilities involved, licensing requirements, and the paperwork needed for the application. Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in our community. Staff will be on site to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All Orientation/Information sessions are held online, using ZOOM. (If you don’t know how to log on to a ZOOM meeting, we’ll teach you!)

To sign up, contact Tiffany Fujah, Therapeutic Family Recruiter at Tiffany.Fujah@NYFoundling.org or 347.514.3467.

For more resources on becoming a foster parent, click here.

For any additional questions, call The Foundling’s recruitment team at 888.847.2838.

December 31, 2025/by Elefant Design

Events, Information Sessions

Info Session: Become a Foster Parent with The Foundling

Online

March 19, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM

During The Foundling’s information session on becoming a foster parent, we will talk about the responsibilities involved, licensing requirements, and the paperwork needed for the application. Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in our community. Staff will be on site to answer questions and talk through any topics you would like to learn more about.

All Orientation/Information sessions are held online, using ZOOM. (If you don’t know how to log on to a ZOOM meeting, we’ll teach you!)

To sign up, contact Tiffany Fujah, Therapeutic Family Recruiter at Tiffany.Fujah@NYFoundling.org or 347.514.3467.

For more resources on becoming a foster parent, click here.

For any additional questions, call The Foundling’s recruitment team at 888.847.2838.

December 31, 2025/by Elefant Design