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LifeSet

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Working primarily with youth and young adults currently in or transitioning from the foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health systems, The Foundling’s LifeSet program gives young adults the support and guidance they need to make a successful transition to adulthood.

LifeSet is a promising evidence-based model implemented nationwide to support young people in making a successful transition to adulthood. This is especially critical for the 20,000 youth who age out of the foster care system every year, where many of them go on to struggle with homelessness and unemployment. Since this evidence-based model was launched in 1999, LifeSet has helped more than 13,000 young people in the United States aging out of state custody or other care arrangements successfully transition to independence. The Foundling partnered with New Yorkers for Children to launch our LifeSet program in 2018.

Success Stories

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.

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Individuals with developmental disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States

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

HISTORY
1873
A New Home
Our Continued

Impact

Less than 4%
of young people who age out of foster care have a college degree, compared to 35% of their peers
22%
of young people who age out of foster care have a high school degree, compared to 67% nationally
27%
27% of Haven Academy students have lived in a homeless shelter in the last two years
59%
decrease in reading errors experienced by students receiving literacy tutoring in our Afterschool Allies program.
21%+
of the population of Puerto Rico has at least one developmental disability
1,536
children served in five municipalities in Puerto Rico

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