In a segment airing on local television channel BronxNet, OPEN Host Daren Jaime speaks with our CEO and President, Bill Baccaglini, to discuss how The Foundling has provided education, child welfare, and healthcare services to children and families in The Bronx throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the full video below or learn more on BronxNet:
By Peter Rizzo, Co-Chair of The New York Foundling Junior Board’s Corporate Engagement Committee I love Christmas. I love the holidays and this season of giving. For three generations, it has been an extremely important part of my family’s tradition, starting with my grandfather, Thomas Kelly, and his lifelong connection to The New York Foundling. […]
Food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic has been an issue for 1 in 10 Americans – and women of color are disproportionately impacted. A recent article from Essence reports on non-profit organizations and programs that are working to close this gap, including our Staten Island Community Partnership. “Amid Covid, [The Foundling’s] been providing food pantry […]
Make an impact – provide housing and support to young people like Gianni this holiday season. After aging out of foster care, Gianni found himself with no place to call home. Facing homelessness while balancing work and college was difficult – Gianni struggled to figure out where he would sleep and what he would eat […]
THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING ANNOUNCES TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO LEADERSHIP TEAM New York, NY (December 15, 2020) – The New York Foundling is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its leadership team: Dr. Ruth Gerson will be the new Senior Vice President for Mental Health Services and Shannon Ghramm-Smith will serve […]
Medpage Today recently spoke with The Foundling on a report detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic has stifled family visitation in the foster care system, stalling the reunification process. “Each day that birth parents spend away from their children takes a toll on their well being, said Liyan Bao, vice president of Placement Permanency Support at […]
By LaTasha L. Fermin, LMHC, Vice President of Family Justice Programs The juvenile justice system is a maze for many young people not only in our community but across the country. There are far too many ways in, and too few ways out. Leading them out – or preventing them from entering in the first […]
The 74 Million, in their ongoing series of interviews with education innovators, recently spoke with Jessica Nauiokas of Haven Academy. “At the core of our success, I truly believe our commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, predictable learning environment that holds kids to high expectations has helped anchor our work. That is coupled with […]
Make an impact – donate to families like Jennifer’s this holiday season. Raising five children on her own, Jennifer was used to juggling responsibilities and being a constant source of stability for her family – but this year’s pandemic turned her life upside down. Jennifer struggled to maintain virtual school schedules and procure enough technology […]
This holiday season, Bronx public charter schools have launched a holiday campaign to thank teachers for their dedication during this challenging school year. Jessica Nauiokas, Founder and Head of School at Haven Academy, participated in the campaign, saying “regardless of the situation, they have made it clear that they are committed to students’ excellence and […]
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