Last week's Blue Party was an amazing evening of food, cocktails, and fun! Thanks to The Foundling's dedicated Junior Board and our generous supporters, we raised nearly $130,000 for our programs. View more Blue Party photos at link in bio.
Happy Mothers’ Day from The Foundling! Our commitment to mothers runs strong – and our holistic approach helps them feel celebrated & supported. Our Healthy Families program in Staten Island not only provides new parents with prenatal support, parenting skills, and resources, but offers opportunities for mothers to connect with their peers and form a community. Read about their experiences at link in bio.
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 #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, consider opening your heart and home. Learn how to get involved at link in bio!
Community Care Day is tomorrow! Join us at our Home of Integrated Behavioral Health in East Harlem on Friday from 3 - 5:45PM - we'll be providing families with self care activities, mental health resources, and free clothing, household items, and toys!
Our Blue Party is getting started, and we’re excited to celebrate in honor of #NationalFosterCareMonth! Our Junior Board and supporters have put together an amazing event, with every dollar going back to support our programs – and if you’re at home, you can still participate in our online raffle and auction which is open until 10PM!
Melanie Hartzog, President and CEO of @thenyfoundling , speaks the truth. We’ve built a system where the people providing human care services can’t afford to stay in New York State.
When pay doesn’t match the cost of living, turnover isn’t surprising, it’s inevitable. The solution is clear, invest in the workforce.
BUMP UP THE PAY. 📣
#BUMPNewYork
Get your bidding started early - our Blue Party auction and raffle is now live! Open to all, it's a great way to support Foundling programs while winning exclusive items & experiences! Check it out at link in bio.
Our upcoming Community Care Day - hosted at our Home of Integrated Behavioral Health - will feature fun for the whole family! Join us in East Harlem on 5/8 from 3-5:45PM for an afternoon of giveaways, self care activities, and mental health resources.
Today at CUNY @thegraduatecenter , we convened for a critical conversation about the state of human service work wages in New York.
One in nine New York employees work in human services — and 80% earn under $40,000 a year. Panelists Jennifer Jones Austin (@fpwa_nyc ), Henry Garrido (@dc37nyc ), Melanie Hartzog (@thenyfoundling ), and NYC Council Member Crystal Hudson (@cmcrystalhudson ), with moderator Michelle Yanche (@goodshepherdnyc ), tackled what raising the wage floor would really mean: for workers, families, and the care systems New York is counting on.
Leaders’ perspectives, real stakes, and a fight that continues beyond today.
In Puerto Rico, we provide high-quality early education - with a lens on helping children and families thrive and overcome challenges. More than 80% of the children in our program met/exceed expectations!
Experts from across the public sector are coming together for an important conversation: Who Cares for New York? Wages, Human Service Workers, and the Affordability Crisis.
New research from @CUNYedu Institute for State & Local Governance reveals that 80% of New York’s human services workers earn under $40,000/year—roughly $20,000 below the most basic cost of living in NY. These are the people delivering childcare, home health care, and other essential services our city depends on—and they deserve better.
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 9:30–11 am (breakfast from 8:30 am)
📍 Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center 💻 Livestream available via Zoom
Register at link story.
