As a founding member of the New York City Collaborative for Children and Families, The Foundling provides comprehensive care management for the young people in our foster care and prevention programs, and other children in our community, many of whom have complex and intersecting medical and mental health needs. Our Care Management Team also serves children and families who are not receiving other services through the Foundling.

The Foundling’s team of care managers works tirelessly to ensure that children and youth have access to all of the services they need, with a goal of improving care and health outcomes, lowering Medicaid costs, and reducing preventable hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and unnecessary care for Medicaid members. This level of care coordination ensures that health care services are deeply in-tune with and responsive to the patients’ and families’ needs.

Success Stories

Denisha Pursues Her Dreams

After enduring physical violence at home and battling chronic depression, Denisha left home at age 14 and spent her teenage years in foster care. As Denisha approached her 18th birthday, she sought more independence – a transition that is hard for young people in foster care, who often lack a traditional support system.

Through our Supportive Housing program, Denisha was able to address her mental health needs, learn important life skills, become financially stable, and pursue her educational aspirations. The Foundling was Denisha’s safety net as she learned the skills she needed to succeed on her own. This year, Denisha completed a Master’s program in early childhood education, was hired as a full-time 1st grade teacher, and recently moved into her own apartment. With The Foundling’s continued guidance, Denisha is excited for the next stage of her journey, and looks forward to what the future will bring.

Denisha
Our Continued

Impact

30,000+
people served in The Foundling's programs every year
153
years providing life changing services to children, families, and adults in New York
9
program sites providing services throughout the New York metropolitan area
$5
donation launched The Foundling's work in 1869
18
evidence-based models and adaptations implemented with fidelity across our array of programs and service areas
40+
programs and services serving children, families, and adults across New York and Puerto Rico
DID YOU KNOW
After completing the Healthy Families program, families reported a decrease in family stress and stronger family relationships

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HISTORY
1869
October 11, 1869