When young people age out of the foster care system at age 21, they’re at a higher risk of homelessness, incarceration, and early parenthood
More youth are placed in foster care in the Bronx than any other borough of New York City
Of young people involved who have been placed in foster care, 90% have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime
The number of young people in foster care rose 1.5% in 2017, in part because of the opioid epidemic
The Foundling’s Implementation Support Center works with organizations across the world to help them identify and implement evidence based programs
The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of foster care
The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of prevention programs
NYFNicole has a special connection to The Foundling as a former resident of our Young Mothers’ Support Program. Now happily married with a successful career as a property administrator, Nicole joined The Foundling’s Junior Board in 2012 to give back to the organization that supported her and her son 20 years ago.
Tajuana has begun the process of adopting her two young cousins with special needs, for whom she has been a foster parent for 7 years. Already a mother to three grown children, a grandmother, and a foster parent to another child, Tajuana is committed to providing children in need with a loving supportive home.
NYFIsis loves spending time with her foster parent, Stephanie–whom she calls mom–and plans to go to college and possibly become a lawyer. Upbeat, fun, and energetic, Isis loves going to school, but found herself struggling to keep up with her classmates. That’s when Jake entered Isis’ life. The two began working together regularly and Jake quickly built a strong rapport with Isis and her younger sisters. While Jake may have taught Isis about fractions and decimals, Isis reminds Jake of the importance of positivity and gratitude.