As part of NBC New York’s coverage on the anniversary of Hurricane Maria, reporter Ray Villeda visited The New York Foundling’s newly renovated Head Start center in Vega Alta, which was completely destroyed after the hurricane. WATCH HERE (at 2:45)
Spotlight Exclusives shares the first article in a yearlong series from Youth Today examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. “Early on, many youth in foster care develop a certain resourcefulness that allows them to navigate thorny situations and push through layers of bureaucracy. But […]
Bill Baccaglini, CEO and President of The New York Foundling, introduces Youth Today’s year long series dedicated to exploring higher education for youth in foster care, and discusses the importance of child welfare professionals’ role in creating change. READ MORE
The first article in a yearlong series examining higher education for youth in foster care, made possible in part by The New York Foundling. This article details what reporters plan to examine over the next 12 months, from what’s working to what’s not when it comes to supporting teens in succeeding in high school and […]
“The New York Foundling and The THRIVE Network are joining forces.” New York Nonprofit Media announces The Foundling’s expansion to its Developmental Disabilities Division programming in its Buzz section. READ MORE
Staff from The New York Foundling, including Shannon Ghramm-Smith, VP of behavior health and care coordination, rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq the morning of Sept. 12, 2018. Ghramm-Smith talked about The Foundling’s history and impact in New York City. WATCH HERE
The New York Foundling, a social services nonprofit that has served the city for almost a century and a half, is merging with fellow nonprofit the Thrive Network as it seeks to expand its programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. READ MORE
The New York Foundling, a social services organization serving the community nearly 150 years, today announced that it is expanding its reach and impact for individuals living with developmental disabilities by bringing the services of The THRIVE Network under its programming umbrella. READ MORE
Jasmine Edwards recently graduated from The Dorm Project, a joint initiative of The Foundling, the Administration for Children’s Services, and City University of New York to give youth in foster care a successful, supportive higher education experience. She spoke with New York Nonprofit Media about navigating college as a young adult in foster care.. WATCH HERE
The New York Foundling announces the appointment of four new members to their Board of Trustees. Joining the board are James A. Hasso (Voya Investment Management), Sarah Kim (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice), Nadia Owens (KPMG) and Dennis Sheehan (Navigant Consulting). READ MORE