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Haven Academy was founded to help close the academic achievement gap for students whose families are involved with the child welfare system

When young people age out of the foster care system at age 21, they’re at a higher risk of homelessness, incarceration, and early parenthood

More youth are placed in foster care in the Bronx than any other borough of New York City

Of young people involved who have been placed in foster care, 90% have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime

The number of young people in foster care rose 1.5% in 2017, in part because of the opioid epidemic

The Foundling’s Implementation Support Center works with organizations across the world to help them identify and implement evidence based programs

The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of foster care

The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of prevention programs

Ohilda was ready to move cross-country for a new job when she received an unexpected phone call: “You’re an aunt!” In that same moment, she was asked to become a foster mom to baby Elizabeth. Ohilda dropped everything, changed her plans, and agreed. From the second newborn Elizabeth arrived at Ohilda’s door, The Foundling has provided guidance and resources to make sure Elizabeth, now 5 and living with special needs, receives the best possible medical and mental health care. “There’s no greater reward than being a foster parent,” Ohilda frequently shares with friends.

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