Fall Fete Fireside Chat: Watch Melanie Hartzog and Bill Baccaglini in...
On Thursday, September 30, we livestreamed a special Fireside Chat featuring current President and CEO, Bill Baccaglini, and Melanie Hartzog, his successor, in conversation. It was a wonderful...
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Our Fall Fete was a Wonderful Evening!
Our Fall Fete was a Wonderful Evening! Last night’s Fall Fête was a wonderful evening. Foundling staff, trustees, supporters, and friends came together to learn more about our programs and the lasting...
View ArticleConnect to Your Foundling Roots
Since October 11, 1869, The New York Foundling has worked to provide opportunities to children, adults, and families. Throughout our 152-year legacy, thousands upon thousands of people have passed...
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Closing the Employment Gap for People with Developmental Disabilities
Entering the workforce is hard for all of us: the interview process can be daunting, and learning new tasks and adapting to new environments is often stressful. For people with developmental...
View ArticleCamp Felix’s Virtual Open House
As we enter November and look toward the holiday season, the warm days of summer seem so far away. But just a few months ago, Camp Felix – our overnight summer camp – was in session, providing the...
View ArticleOpening Doors with New Education and Career Opportunities for Students in Care
By Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President, Fostering College Success Initiative At The Foundling, we believe that education opens the doors of opportunity for children and young adults, and academic...
View ArticleFox 5 New York: The New York Foundling named ‘Hero of the Day’
Fox 5’s Good Day New York recently named The New York Foundling as its ‘Hero of the Day.’ Watch the video below to learn more: The post Fox 5 New York: The New York Foundling named ‘Hero of the Day’...
View ArticleMott Haven Herald: Haven Kids Rock Musical Mirrors Lives of South Bronx Kids
Mott Haven Herald recently featured Haven Kids Rock – detailing our program’s recent performances of Unstoppable, Tales from the Schoolyard, the important role that a performing arts program can play...
View ArticleBronxNet: Bill Baccaglini on The Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums
On local television channel BronxNet’s Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums, our CEO and President Bill Baccaglini sat down with host Daren Jaime to share the current state of The Foundling’s...
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This Giving Tuesday, Your Support Matters
When Nina opened her home as a foster parent to two siblings, she committed to making them feel safe, secure, and loved. The Foundling provided guidance, intensive therapy services, and more to support...
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How Lowell Found Independence through our Employment Services Program
For years, Lowell dreamed of having a job. The Foundling was there every step of the way as he made this dream a reality. Lowell, who lives in one of our Bronx residences for people with developmental...
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Through our Youth on the Rise Program, Marquise Found the Support to Thrive
When Marquise joined our Youth on the Rise program, he found a new outlook on life. Marquise, a high school student living in Brooklyn, was falling behind in his high school courses, had difficulty...
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Bringing Cheer this Holiday Season
This year – with the generous support of our corporate partners, community supporters, and donors – The Foundling was able to bring holiday cheer to the children, adults, and families in our programs!...
View ArticleNYN Media: Leader to Leader – Bill Baccaglini
In NYN Media’s Leader to Leader feature, our President & CEO Bill Baccaglini discusses stepping down from the organization and reflects on his tenure at The Foundling. Read more on NYN Media. The...
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How Sitan and her Daughter Found Stability and Success
For Sitan, a 19-year-old in foster care, new motherhood – at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – seemed like an insurmountable challenge. But The Foundling was there to help. Sitan knew how to cope...
View ArticleRunners Wanted: Join Team Foundling for the United Airlines NYC Half!
Run the United Airlines NYC Half with Team Foundling! After a 2 year hiatus, the United Airlines NYC Half is back on March 20, 2022! This half marathon, which has historically featured nearly 25,000...
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Youth on the Rise: Providing Life-Changing Mentorship and Support
Mentors Taina and Thania have led Youth on the Rise participants on excursions to mini-golf, bowling, restaurants, and more – facilitating powerful bonding experiences. The Foundling’s Youth on the...
View ArticleAM New York: School-based Mental Health Services Serve as Integral Support...
Reïna Batrony, vice president of The New York Foundling’s services for community and school-based programs, spoke with AM New York on the importance of mental health care is for students and young...
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United Airlines NYC Half 2022 – Meet Team Foundling!
For the first time, The Foundling has a team of runners participating in the United Airlines NYC Half. On Sunday, March 20, Team Foundling will hit the streets for a 13.1-mile course through Brooklyn...
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Meet Christiane Palpant: Artist and Friend of The Foundling
Christiane Palpant The Foundling is excited to partner with Agora Gallery artist Christiane Palpant this spring. Christiane’s painting, The Journey Aglow, will be featured on the label of this year’s...
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