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Developmental Disabilities

Community Habilitation

Community Habilitation Day Habilitation Employment Services Residential Services

The Foundling’s Community Habilitation program assists people of all ages with developmental disabilities in maximizing their potential for independence. Our specialists work with people in their home to achieve valued outcomes that have been identified by the person and their advocate or caregiver.

Many of the people that we work with at The Foundling reside in their family’s homes, where they benefit from strong, loving, and supportive relationships and proximity to family members who truly understand their needs. However, people with developmental disabilities who live at home often need supports in order to build important skills and feel connected to the wider community. Some of the skill building includes development of social skills, community inclusion and relationship building, assistance with activities of daily living, and educational assistance. For school-aged youth, Community Habilitation services also include advocacy and educational supports.

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Success Stories

Striving for Independence

Carl’s disabilities aren't seen as obstacles to living an independent and fulfilling life. With hands-on training and coaching from his care management team at The Foundling, Carl sets out to conquer the day from the moment his alarm clock rings. From preparing healthy meals in his supported apartment to managing his bank account and enjoying time with friends, Carl is setting and exceeding his own goals. Last summer, Carl began working at a local nursing home. He’s taking on new responsibilities and is becoming more and more independent, taking advantage of all the opportunities available to him.

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Carll
Our Continued

Impact

15%
of children between the ages of 3-17 have a one or more developmental disabilities
18
evidence-based models and adaptations implemented with fidelity across our array of programs and service areas
4,000+
4,000+ holiday gifts distributed to The Foundling program participants every year
153
years providing life changing services to children, families, and adults in New York
350+
hours of support provided every month to participants in our Community Habilitation program
30,000+
people served in The Foundling's programs every year
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DID YOU KNOW
Individuals with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States

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Contact us about receiving Developmental Disabilities services:
Call 212-886-4020 or email us at I&R@NYFoundling.org. 

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Camp Felix Opens

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