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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

Irene reached out to the Foundling's Developmental Disabilities Division when…

Irene reached out to the Foundling's Developmental Disabilities Division when her daughter was looking to become more independent. Working with a skills trainer, Irene and her daughter created a plan to achieve that goal.

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Impact

28%+
of individuals with a developmental disability in the US are living in poverty
24%
of adults with developmental disabilities report that they have no one to talk to about personal things and often feel lonely
$5
donation launched The Foundling's work in 1869
Up to 7.7M
people may have at least a mild developmental disability that affects their life in some way
40+
programs and services serving children, families, and adults across New York and Puerto Rico
15%
of children between the ages of 3-17 have a one or more developmental disabilities
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DID YOU KNOW
Individuals with developmental 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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