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Developmental Disabilities

Residential Services

Community Habilitation Day Habilitation Employment Services Residential Services

Adults with developmental disabilities often have many overlapping support and health needs. While some are able to live independently or in the care of a close family member, others require more intensive round-the-clock services that are tailored to their level of need. For these people, many of whom have complex medical needs, The Foundling provides housing that is supportive and nurturing, as well as fully integrated into the surrounding community. The Foundling provides residential services for people with developmental disabilities in all five boroughs of New York City and in Westchester, Rockland, and Orange Counties.

Our goal is to help people participate as members of their community by proactively approaching treatment planning, and providing extra support and guidance. Individuals are encouraged to make their housing, living, and support preferences known, and staff accommodate these preferences when possible. We assist people in our residential programs to engage in their communities, gain more autonomy, and participate in gainful activities – from day programs to volunteer work and paying jobs.

Learn more about our Residential Services by watching the video below:

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If a Foundling staff member has requested that you complete our DD Intake Form, click here to access.

Developmental Disabilities

Supervised Individualized Residential Alternative

The Foundling’s Supervised Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) are designed and operated to provide a safe comfortable home where someone with a developmental or other intellectual disability can live independently, with the supports that they need to succeed. Our Supervised IRAs provide 24-hour staff support and supervision for all residents.

Developmental Disabilities

Supportive Individualized Residential Alternative

Our Supportive Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) are safe and comfortable homes embedded in the community, designed for individuals that can thrive with less supervision. People living in The Foundling’s Supportive IRAs are learning independence with cooking, cleaning, money management, community integration, and medication administration with the goal that they will someday be fully independent.

Developmental Disabilities

Independent Living (formerly known as Individual Supports and Services)

The Foundling’s Independent Living program provides a housing subsidy to assist people with developmental disabilities who wish to live independently in the community.

New Housing Opportunity: Vital Brookdale


The Foundling has opened a number of units for people with developmental disabilities at Vital Brookdale, a new development in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Residents have access to support services and a community of peers. For more information, watch the video above, view the flyer or contact I&R@NYFoundling.org.

Success Stories

Michelle Was Supported in Living as her True Self

As a transgender woman with developmental disabilities, Michelle had spent most of her life struggling to access the gender-affirming care she needed. But after coming to live at one of our supportive residences two years ago, she was finally able to take the steps to live as her true self. The dedicated Foundling staff at Michelle's home provided her with crucial support throughout her transition process - helping her navigate the healthcare system, update her identification documents, and more.  When asked to provide advice for others in the LGBTQ+ community, she shared that it's important to "make sure they have the right people around to help." At The Foundling, Michelle found just that - and is now on her way to living her best life and reaching her full potential!

Full Story
Michelle and Liv

Our Continued

Impact

$5
donation launched The Foundling's work in 1869
40+
programs and services serving children, families, and adults across New York and Puerto Rico
28%+
of individuals with a developmental disability in the US are living in poverty
4,000+
4,000+ holiday gifts distributed to The Foundling program participants every year
Up to 7.7M
people may have at least a mild developmental disability that affects their life in some way
9
program sites providing services throughout the New York metropolitan area
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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