Behavioral Health

Adolescent Health Education Initiative

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  • LOCATIONS SERVED:

    The Bronx

  • AGES SERVED:

    Young people ages 11-18, as well as parents, caregivers, school administrators, and others.

  • HOW TO ENROLL:

    Email or call us to schedule a workshop or series.

The Foundling’s Adolescent Health Education Initiative gives adolescents a place where they can become educated on health topics most relevant to them – including preventing pregnancy and improving sexual health.

Primarily serving the Bronx, the Adolescent Health Education Initiative utilizes two evidence-based models targeting young people ages 11-18. The program focuses on cultivating self-confidence, responsibility, and social skills—all of which are vitally important to reducing adolescent pregnancy and improving sexual health outcomes among young people in our community. The program also offers workshops serving parents, school administrators, and others to help them support these goals.

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Success Stories

Denisha Pursues Her Dreams

After enduring physical violence at home and battling chronic depression, Denisha left home at age 14 and spent her teenage years in foster care. As Denisha approached her 18th birthday, she sought more independence – a transition that is hard for young people in foster care, who often lack a traditional support system.

Through our Supportive Housing program, Denisha was able to address her mental health needs, learn important life skills, become financially stable, and pursue her educational aspirations. The Foundling was Denisha’s safety net as she learned the skills she needed to succeed on her own. This year, Denisha completed a Master’s program in early childhood education, was hired as a full-time 1st grade teacher, and recently moved into her own apartment. With The Foundling’s continued guidance, Denisha is excited for the next stage of her journey, and looks forward to what the future will bring.

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Impact

30,000+
people served in The Foundling's programs every year
153
years providing life changing services to children, families, and adults in New York
9
program sites providing services throughout the New York metropolitan area
$5
donation launched The Foundling's work in 1869
18
evidence-based models and adaptations implemented with fidelity across our array of programs and service areas
40+
programs and services serving children, families, and adults across New York and Puerto Rico
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The Foundling's Implementation Support Center works with organizations across the world to help them identify and implement evidence based programs
HISTORY
1869
October 11, 1869