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
Of young people involved who have been placed in foster care, 90% have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime
More youth are placed in foster care in the Bronx than any other borough of New York City
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
Samantha is establishing her life on her terms. She has been out of foster care for two years and is now living in her own apartment with support from The Foundling. As a college student, she hopes to one day be a social worker so she can inspire others, the way her social worker has inspired her.
NYFMarck wants to be an attorney when he grows up and Refugio, his socio-therapist, is there every step of the way to make sure Marck stays on track to achieve his dreams. Refugio was even with Marck when The Foundling reunited him with his biological mother after a brief period in foster care.
NYF98% of families in STEPS and PFC avoided foster care placement