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Improving Family Systems

Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) Crisis Nursery Families Are Stronger Together (FAST) Family Services for Deaf Children and Adults Foster Care Healthy Families Improving Family Systems LifeSet Mother and Child Program Partners for Change The Phoenix Project Staten Island Community Partnership Strengthening Our Families Strengthening, Teaching, and Educating People through Support (STEPS)

The Foundling’s Improving Family Systems program targets young people between the ages of 6-18, and utilizes Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), a service model used to improve family interactions, reduce risk factors, and strengthen protective factors against drug use and other conduct problems.

Children and teenagers who are involved with the child welfare system are at high risk, not only for foster placement, but also for a range of behavioral health issues including substance abuse. Appropriately supporting these young people demands a holistic approach that includes all members of the family.

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Success Stories

Ohilda was ready to move cross-country for a new job…

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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Ohilda

Our Continued

Impact

64%
of children that are mistreated every year have at least one developmental disability
107
107 program sites across New York and Puerto Rico
400,000+
young people in foster care in the United States
9
program sites providing services throughout the New York metropolitan area
Nearly 50,000
NYC children and families participate in prevention programs every year
151
years providing life changing services to children, families, and adults in New York
DID YOU KNOW
The New York Foundling is one of New York City's largest providers of foster care

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To bring evidence-based practices to your agency, call 917-485-7297 or email us at ISC@nyfoundling.org

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October 11, 1869

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