Developmental Disabilities
Day Habilitation
The Foundling’s Day Habilitation programs for people with developmental disabilities are based in the community and allow participants to connect with businesses, volunteer opportunities, and friends.
The Foundling’s year-round day habilitation program provides people with an opportunity to connect with one another and with others in their community through social, volunteer, and work-related activities. Personalized activities help people have new experiences and get to know their likes and dislikes, creating a rich experience shaped by their preferences. Activities include volunteering, visits to gyms and recreation centers, museum tours, career readiness training, and educational sessions on yoga, healthy eating, and other wellness activities.
Our Without Walls (WOW) programs are community-based, centering on experiences and activities in the community, while our site-based programs focus on on-location activities, socialization, and relevant skills training.
Explore our Locations
We operate locations in New York City and Rockland County. Click below for information, photos, and video tours of our program sites:
Manhattan (Without Walls)
Our Manhattan location, located in Chelsea at The Foundling’s headquarters at 590 Avenue of the Americas, features Day Habilitation and Employment Services for adults in the community.
Amenities include a computer lab, sensory and art room, and easy access to Manhattan cultural institutions, volunteer/work opportunities, and more.
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Brooklyn (Without Walls & Site-Based)
The Foundling manages a Without Walls Day Habilitation and Employment Services program at the following location (co-located with our Vital Brookdale housing development in Brownsville, which also offers supportive housing for those in our programs.)
Amenities include a computer lab, gym, kitchen and meeting rooms, volunteer/work opportunities, and more.
566 Herzl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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The Foundling also manages two certified site-based Day Habilitation programs at the following locations:
2909 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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2037 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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The Bronx (Without Walls)
Our Bronx location, located in the South Bronx at The Foundling’s office at 501 Southern Blvd, features Day Habilitation and Employment Services for adults in the community.
Amenities include well-appointed classrooms, computer space, and easy access to community attractions.
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Queens (Without Walls & Site-Based)
The Foundling maintains a Without Walls program, as well as a certified site-based Day Habilitation program in Jamaica, Queens at 89-31 161st Street.
Staten Island (Without Walls)
Our Staten Island location, located in the North Shore at The Foundling’s office at 1 Edgewater Plaza, features Day Habilitation for adults in the community.
Amenities include well-appointed classrooms, a computer room, and other benefits.
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Rockland County - Nanuet (Without Walls)
Our Rockland County location, located in Nanuet at The Foundling’s office at 515 Airport Executive Park, features Day Habilitation and Employment Services for adults in the community.
Amenities include well-appointed classrooms, a computer lab, fitness equipment, and a sensory room.
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Learn more about our Day Habilitation program by watching the video below:
If a Foundling staff member has requested that you complete our DD Intake Form, click here to access.
