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Haven Academy, The Foundling’s public charter school, is the only one of its kind in the country, targeting children involved in the child welfare system

The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of foster care

The Foundling’s Implementation Support Center works with organizations across the world to help them identify and implement evidence based programs

The number of young people in foster care rose 1.5% in 2017, in part because of the opioid epidemic

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

After completing the Healthy Families program, families reported a decrease in family stress and stronger family relationships

Raquel is an ambitious college student who credits her success to Jessica, her Foundling tutor. When Raquel struggled in math, Jessica broke down the steps so she could take on the new curriculum. Raquel now leads a student group in her college dormitory where she helps other students understand their budgeting and finances.

Irene reached out to the Foundling’s Developmental Disabilities Division when her daughter was looking to become more independent. Working with a skills trainer, Irene and her daughter created a plan to achieve that goal.

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.

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