Stories Archive - Page 4 of 6 - The New York Foundling

Community Habilitation, Day Habilitation, Developmental Disabilities, Programs, Residential Services

Michael is striving towards independence

Michael, who has lived in a Foundling residence since 2014, has made great strides in his path toward independence and personal growth. With the help of caring staff both at his home and within our Day Habilitation program, he has overcome behavioral challenges over the past 6 years, and is now taking charge of his future. He enjoys watching movies, spending time with housemates and staff, and is taking on progressively harder tasks around the home, including yard work, grocery shopping, and cleaning. Michael continues to grow and pursue new opportunities and interests, and he’s also actively looking for a full time job.

July 30, 2020/by Elefant Design

College Bound, Education, Educational Advocacy, Programs, The Dormitory Project

Latina wants to help others

As a first-year student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, she is enjoying the independence, stability, and support that the Dorm Project has provided. Over the past few months, she has appreciated the emotional and academic assistance that her coaches have provided in navigating college life. As a Childhood Education and Psychology major, she’s planning for a career in Social Work. She is innately driven by her desire to give back, and to use her own experiences growing up to assist others in foster care.

July 30, 2020/by Elefant Design

College Bound, Education, Educational Advocacy, Programs, The Dormitory Project

Alex has his eyes set on the future

He’s majoring in business at Queensborough Community College with the goal of turning his passion for athletic footwear into an opportunity for international entrepreneurship.The Foundling has been an integral part of his journey. In three years with the Dorm Project, the support he’s received from his team of case planners, tutors, social workers, and coaches have allowed him to succeed in classes, find career mentorship,
travel abroad, and work toward making his dreams a reality.

July 30, 2020/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Foster Care, Programs

For 19 Years, Sandra Has Shared her Heart and Home

Sandra has loved caring for young children her entire life. Through The Foundling, she’s found opportunities to share her heart and home with more than 20 children. Over the past 19 years, Sandra has partnered with The Foundling’s foster care team members to get the specialized training and support she needs, arming her with the resources and tools to address the unique needs of those in her care. Over the years, Sandra’s family has grown in unexpected ways, most notably through the adoption of three children who were previously in foster care. In addition to her adopted sons, she is currently fostering two younger children. With Sandra’s support, her foster and adopted children are defying the odds and finding the stability and strength to thrive.

July 16, 2020/by Elefant Design

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Community Habilitation, Day Habilitation, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Services, Programs, Residential Services, Respite Care, The Thrive Network

Irene reached out to the Foundling’s Developmental Disabilities Division when…

Irene reached out to the Foundling’s Developmental Disabilities Division when her daughter was looking to become more independent. Working with a skills trainer, Irene and her daughter created a plan to achieve that goal.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design

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College Bound, Education, Programs, Road to Success, The Dormitory Project

Raquel is an ambitious college student who credits her success…

Raquel is an ambitious college student who credits her success to Jessica, her Foundling tutor. When Raquel struggled in math, Jessica broke down the steps so she could take on the new curriculum. Raquel now leads a student group in her college dormitory where she helps other students understand their budgeting and finances.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Families Aligned to Stay Together (FAST), Families Stronger Together, Foster Care, Improving Family Systems, Partners for Change, Programs, Strengthening Our Families, YVLifeSet

Samantha is establishing her life on her terms. She has…

Samantha is establishing her life on her terms. She has been out of foster care for two years and is now living in her own apartment with support from The Foundling. As a college student, she hopes to one day be a social worker so she can inspire others, the way her social worker has inspired her.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design

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College Bound, Education, Programs, Road to Success

Jake has found himself a place in over 18 homes…

Jake has found himself a place in over 18 homes across the city while providing weekly, one-on-one, home-based tutoring for youth in The Foundling’s foster care program. Traversing the streets year round, Jake builds special bonds not only with his students, but with their entire families. To youth who have endured transition, hardship, and uncertainty, Jake represents permanency and stability. He earns the trust of his student by showing up every week, excited and ready to help them overcome the academic struggles they experience through creative approaches and individualized learning strategies. Jake’s students improve their grades and build their confidence, but more importantly, Jake transforms his students’ outlooks on education–and their futures.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design

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Child Welfare, College Bound, Education, Foster Care, Programs, Road to Success, The Dormitory Project

Isis loves spending time with her foster parent, Stephanie–whom she…

Isis loves spending time with her foster parent, Stephanie–whom she calls mom–and plans to go to college and possibly become a lawyer. Upbeat, fun, and energetic, Isis loves going to school, but found herself struggling to keep up with her classmates. That’s when Jake entered Isis’ life. The two began working together regularly and Jake quickly built a strong rapport with Isis and her younger sisters. While Jake may have taught Isis about fractions and decimals, Isis reminds Jake of the importance of positivity and gratitude.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design

Child Welfare, Families Aligned to Stay Together (FAST), Families Stronger Together, Family Services for Deaf Children and Adults, Foster Care, Improving Family Systems, Partners for Change, Programs

Tajuana has begun the process of adopting her two young…

Tajuana has begun the process of adopting her two young cousins with special needs, for whom she has been a foster parent for 7 years. Already a mother to three grown children, a grandmother, and a foster parent to another child, Tajuana is committed to providing children in need with a loving supportive home.

July 2, 2019/by Elefant Design