Behavioral Health
Health Services for Child Welfare Involved Children & Youth
Abuse, violence, and threats in the home of a child can have damaging long-term effects on health, ranging from increased risk of heart disease to depression and suicide. As a result, youth who are involved with the child welfare system often have heightened health care needs. The Foundling provides free medical and mental health services for all of the young people in our foster care programs, and also provides health services to youth in care with other providers throughout New York City.
