The New York Foundling

06/12/2026

Last week, our Developmental Disabilities participants took to the court for their annual Dan Washington Jr. Memorial Basketball Tournament! This beloved event, held this year at Basketball City in downtown Manhattan, brings together those we support from across the city - along with dedicated staff and volunteers - to create a space to connect, build community, and engage in friendly competition.

06/04/2026

Our generous partners at Stout NYC Hospitality Group and Tito's Handmade Vodka have launched a refreshing way to support The Foundling this summer! Purchase the exclusive 'Lychee for a Cause' cocktail at participating locations, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our programs and services. Learn more: https://www.nyfoundling.org/cocktail-partnership

06/03/2026

Get trained & certified for free in Youth Mental Health First Aid on 6/29! This training provides the tools to recognize when a young person is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be their first source of support. Our full-day workshop, offered by our SFC Center, is open to all peer/social service workers. Register here:

Title: Youth Mental Health First Aid Date: 6/29/26 Time: 10am-4pm Location: In Person – 590 6th Ave, NY, NY 10011 Youth Mental Health First Aid Covers: Common signs and symptoms […]

05/29/2026

Join us in Staten Island for the 16th Annual Fatherhood & Family Fun Day on Sat 6/6! Hosted by our Staten Island Community Partnership, this family-friendly afternoon at Midland Beach will feature music, foods, games, activities, and more.

05/27/2026

Camp Felix has been changing lives for 2 whole decades! Learn more about this transformative program, and how you can give even more kids the opportunity to experience the magic of summer camp.

For 20 years, thousands of young people have had life-changing experiences at Camp Felix, our overnight summer camp for children in our programs. At camp, they feel a sense of independence, joy, and confidence – and enjoy experiences they may never have dreamed possible. They spend time in nature,...

05/22/2026

Last week, our Healthy Families program in Staten Island - which serves expectant and new parents - hosted their annual Baby Shower event! Participants in the program enjoyed baby item giveaways, fun games, face painting, a delicious lunch, and parenting resources and demonstrations from community partners.

05/15/2026

Last week's Blue Party was an amazing evening of delicious food, craft cocktails, and great company! Thanks to our dedicated Junior Board and our generous supporters, the event raised nearly $130,000 for The Foundling's life-transforming programs and services. Learn more and view photos here:

Our 2026 Blue Party was a spectacular event! The Foundling’s dedicated Junior Board and our amazing supporters came together to celebrate our commitment to our shared community. Together, we enjoyed delicious cocktails and food, great music from DJ Paz, and wonderful conversations with friends, co...

05/13/2026

Join our 'Never Look Away' program this June! This FREE online training provides child-facing professionals - clinicians, educators, medical staff, and more - with guidance and tools to best serve young people who have experienced trauma. Live sessions will run from 6/3 - 6/24, occurring weekly each Wed at 1 PM. Learn more and register here: https://courses.mynyulh.org/product?catalog=1708985849fWH5KZ2ZPq

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers’ Day from The Foundling! Our commitment to mothers across our communities runs strong – and our holistic approach helps mothers feel celebrated, appreciated, and supported each day. For example, our Healthy Families program in Staten Island not only provides new parents with prenatal support, parenting skills, and resources, but offers opportunities for them to connect with their peers and form a community. Learn more:

The Foundling’s Healthy Families program provides hands-on support to new and expecting parents and helps participants find community. Tyesha, Doreece, and Victoria, three women from Staten Island who met through the Healthy Families parent-baby group, became close throughout the course of their t...

05/08/2026

By providing a loving and nurturing home to young people in need of stability, a foster parent can change the course of a child's life. This Foster Care Awareness Month, consider opening your heart and home. Sign up for an info session to learn more: https://www.nyfoundling.org/take-action/become-a-foster-parent/ -parent-orientations

The Foundling is one of New York City’s largest providers of foster care, and we partner with families to provide support, resources, and training as they care for children who have been placed in foster care and need love, support, and stability.