Child Welfare

Strengthening Our Families

Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) 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 (STEP-S) Youth on the Rise

The Foundling’s Strengthening Our Families program works to prevent child welfare involvement by helping families improve their skills in five areas: 1) family stability; 2) family well-being; 3) education and training; 4) employment and financial management; and 5) goal setting.

Utilizing the evidence-based model Mobility Mentoring, the program pairs each family with a coach who provides regular home-based sessions to guide parents and children through improving their relationships, resolving family issues, and receiving the resources to navigate adversity and thrive in their communities. After 8-12 months of participation in the program, families emerge focused, self-sufficient, and equipped to support one another. Strengthening our Families is open to families with children of all ages, and operates in select neighborhoods of The Bronx.

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Success Stories

Nicole has a special connection to The Foundling as a…

Nicole has a special connection to The Foundling as a former resident of our Young Mothers' Support Program. Now happily married with a successful career as a property administrator, Nicole joined The Foundling's Junior Board in 2012 to give back to the organization that supported her and her son 20 years ago.

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