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The 74: Educating Kids in Foster Care: Lessons Learned from a Unique School in the Bronx
In a new op-ed published by The 74, Melanie Hartzog (The Foundling’s President & CEO) and Jessica Nauiokas (Haven Academy Co-Founder & Head of School) write about the unique model employed by Mott Haven Academy Charter School – our Pre-K-8th grade school in the Bronx. With a rare focus on serving children and families impacted […]
The Difference Card: The New York Foundling Finds Long-term Success with The Difference Card Health Insurance Strategy
In their latest blog post, Taylor Britt of The Difference Card sat down with Meghan O’Keefe, Assistant Vice President in our Human Resources department. In the interview, they discuss our successes using The Difference Card as a way to keep health insurance cost low while providing the best possible benefits for Foundling staff. Read more […]
The Imprint: Rare NYC Charter School Has a Unique Mission: Best-Serving Homeless and Foster Children
The Imprint reports on Haven Academy, our pre-K – 8th grade charter school in Mott Haven. “Mott Haven Academy Charter School is believed to be the first school in the country created specifically for children in foster care, and likely one of the few in existence. Its foundational goals can be found inside and outside […]
Celebrating Social Work at The Foundling
March is National Social Work Month – and we’re proud to highlight the important work that our social workers do across our organization each day. Since The Foundling’s beginnings, we have been pioneers in the social work field. Now, we employ social workers in nearly every department, with these essential staff working in a variety […]
Why Haven Academy Works: Documenting our Model
Young people in the foster care system have historically been failed by public schools – in New York, studies show that 1 in 5 kids that have foster care involvement in high school do not graduate, and 80% are not proficient in reading or math. At The Foundling, our education programs continually provide targeted support […]
103.9 FM-The Nonprofit Voice: The New York Foundling
The Nonprofit Voice, a weekly radio show on 103.9 FM Long Island News Radio, recently featured The Foundling. Host Ron Gold spoke with Maria Bediako, Vice President of our Developmental Disabilities Division, about our work. Click here or listen below to hear the conversation (Maria’s segment begins at 21:00.) JVC Broadcasting · NPV 3-11-23 TRUE […]
Team Foundling 2023: Meet our United NYC Half Runners!
On March 19, Team Foundling will embark on the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half! The half marathon historically has taken over 25,000 runners along a 13.1 mile course through Brooklyn and Manhattan. In partnership with New York Road Runners, we are excited to sponsor a team of ten runners – members receive guaranteed entry and […]
City & State: Melanie Hartzog Recognized in the 2023 Power of Diversity-Black 100 List
City & State New York has recognized Melanie Hartzog, The Foundling’s President & CEO, in their 2023 Power of Diversity: Black 100 list. This annual list highlights the elected officials, business executives, labor chiefs, community advocates and other trailblazers in New York who are writing the next chapter of Black life in America. As City […]
Camp Felix: Giving Children Experiences and Memories for a Lifetime
Camp Felix, our overnight summer camp, is a magical place. For the children in our programs, the streets of New York City are often all they know – there often isn’t the opportunity to experience nature, much less spend a week in the woods at camp. Many are growing up in difficult circumstances – and […]