New York Foundling

Child welfare - the foundling is known locally, nationally, and internationally for our evidence-based programs for children, adolescents, and families. Evidence-based programs are proven to be the most effective programs to strengthen families and prevent the need for child welfare system involvement. The success of these programs result in major taxpayer savings, and, most importantly, keeps families safe, supported, and together.

Education - at the new york foundling, we see education as the pathway to independence. All of our programs lay the groundwork for healthy development, wellbeing, and self-determination by teaching critical life and learning skills. We understand that education is much more than what happens in a classroom, and includes families learning to communicate, individuals with developmental disabilities learning job skills, and children who have experienced trauma learning study skills.

Health and behavioral health - our health and behavioral health services support children and adolescents who have experienced poverty, crises, abuse, and family stress in their home and community to help them manage their challenges in the context of their everyday lives. Using evidence-based approaches and employing highly-trained medical and mental health professionals, our programs meet people where they are, and create stability as they address their health needs

Other programs - provide family-centered and community based services such as education, supplemental housing, and career planning.

Juvenile justice - our juvenile justice system works like a maze with too many entrances in, but far too few exits out. Diversion programs for young people caught in the system use therapy and counseling to address and resolve the behavior that led the individual into the maze, offering a viable alternative to conviction, jail time, and a criminal record.