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Behavioral Health

Health Services for Children in Foster Care

Adolescent Health Education Initiative Children's Care Management Identity & Acceptance Program Circle of Security Parenting Program Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care Health Services for Children in Foster Care The Children’s Health Center of The New York Foundling School Based Mental Health Services School Response Teams Supportive Housing
  • Location Location

    LOCATIONS SERVED:

    All 5 NYC Boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island)

  • AGES SERVED:

    Children and adolescents ages 0-21 that are in foster care with The Foundling, as well as young people in foster care with other select NYC agencies

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 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.

The New York Foundling began providing pediatric medical services in 1882, and today we aim to provide each young person in our foster care programs with high-quality medical services – delivered by professionals that understand the specialized needs of this population.  Pediatric medical services are provided at our clinics located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, and include well-child and sick visits, routine vaccinations, lab screenings, and intensive medical case management.

Our Bronx location – The Children’s Health Center of The New York Foundling – is designated an Article 28 health center, and so in addition to young people in foster care, it can serve patients ages 0-21 in the South Bronx community (including children with no child welfare involvement.)

Success Stories

From the hospital room to a happy home

Marina was thrilled to learn she was pregnant for the second time. But when she discovered she was expecting twins, the excitement quickly shifted to anxiety. It had been nearly 13 years since she had her first child, and she worried that having twins would be a completely different experience. With guidance from The Foundling’s Healthy Families Program, Marina refreshed her parenting skills and learned about community resources available to her and the new babies, Amaya and Ayden. From the hospital room to today, The Foundling's family support specialists have been there every step of the parenting journey. “The program has given me confidence in being a mom,” she says.

Full Story
Marina

Our Continued

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
DID YOU KNOW
After completing the Healthy Families program, families reported a decrease in family stress and stronger family relationships

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1869
October 11, 1869

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