New Yorkers For Children

This #GivingTuesday, we’re so grateful for your support since 1996! 💙 Your generosity helps us provide a safety net for NYC's most vulnerable youth, especially those aging out of foster care. Donate today to fund vital programs & emergency assistance. newyorkersforchildren.org/donate-to-nyfc/

🧵For foster youth, aging out of the foster care system often means facing adulthood with little to no support. It’s time we change that. The Safe Landings Act is a step toward ensuring a better future for young New Yorkers. (1/5)

🎉Surprise🎉 Broadway star Maria Friedman will be at our Fall Fête, collaborating with our youth for a special performance! Don't miss this magical evening! 🎙️🎊 #NYFC #FallFete #beanewyorkerforchildren

🎃👻Last night's YAB Halloween costume meet-up was a total blast! We devoured delicious pizza, watched a spooky movie, and showed off spine-chilling Halloween costumes in our fashion show! 🍕🎬Huge shoutout to everyone who brought the fun and creativity! 🧛‍♂️💀 #halloween2024

👉🏿 See you ***THIS WEDNESDAY*** 10/23 from 3-6pm in St. Mary’s Park for our #YouthJustice Speak-Out! 🔥FREE RESOURCES / FOOD / FACE PAINTING / GIVEAWAYS / MUSIC 🔥 #YJAM

Today, we had the lovely opportunity to host the NYC Small Grants Program meeting! We're grateful for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's generous support in empowering our efforts and helping us create a positive change. Check out some of the highlights from this warming meeting💙

In honor of World Mental Health Day, let’s lift the voices of our youth! Together, we can create safe spaces for healing, support, and growth. Remember, every young person deserves the chance to thrive. 💙 #MentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #FosterYouthSupport #NYFC

Join our #YJAM Speak Out at St. Mary’s Park in the Bronx on WEDNESDAY, October 23 from 3-6pm. FREE food, giveaways, community resources and ways to get involved in #Right2RemainSilent and #YouthJusticeAndOpportunitiesAct. Let us know you are coming: bit.ly/YJAMR2RS

Research shows that former foster youth are at a higher risk of homelessness, legal issues, & health problems. NY can change this w/ the Safe Landings Act which would provide help for youth transitioning to adulthood w/ housing, employment, & more: bit.ly/fysla24

🚨Exciting announcement🚨Join us at our 2024 Fall Fête featuring youth speaker Elizabeth McFall! A dedicated single mom & homeless outreach advocate, pursuing her master’s in clinical psychology. Don’t miss her talk on Oct 29 at 6:30 at The Altman Building!fundraise.givesmart.com/e/yK_XqQ?vid=1…

A few weeks ago, New Yorkers For Children held its annual Graduation Celebration, hosted by @MilbankLaw . Congratulations to all of our scholars on your incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see all that you continue to achieve in the future! #NYFC #BeANewYorkerForChildren

Today is NYC Pride, and New Yorkers For Children would like to wish a Happy Pride to all LGBTQIA+ foster youth and allies who are celebrating! NYFC commits to standing in solidarity with our students who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies, like Teyani and Latricia.

New Yorkers For Children stands in solidarity with our students who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. We invite you to write a message of support to Teyani and Latricia and all the young people with whom NYFC works: form.jotform.com/241508013488152 #NYFC #BeANewYorkerForChildren 29s

Mark your calendars for NYFC's 2024 Fall Fête! New Yorkers For Children is thrilled to announce that this year's Fall Fête will be on October 29th at the Altman Building! #NYFC #BeANewYorkerForChildren

Congratulations to NYFC's Senior Director of Programs, Ellen Ampofo, for being honored as a DYCD Community Mom. We are so incredibly proud of Ellen and all of the work she does and are so happy to have her as a New Yorker For Children! #NYFC #BeANewYorkerForChildren

Congratulations to NYFC Board Member Abigail James for being named SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity,& Inclusion Officer at @Macys ! To read more about Abigail and her appointment, follow this link: diversityglobal.com/web/Article.as…

#BeANewYorkerForChildren #NYFC #NationalFosterCareMonth #FosterCareAwareness

May is National Foster Care Month, and New Yorkers For Children continues to focus on improving the well-being of youth aging out of the foster care system. To learn more about the wraparound services NYFC provides, subscribe to our newsletter through the link in our bio!

We are proud to announce that our Senior Director of Programs, Ellen Ampofo, was named one of the @PoliticsNYnews & @amNewYork Metro 2024 Black Power Players! Read Ellen’s profile here: bit.ly/BPPEllen #BlackPowerPlayers #NewYorkersForChildren #BeANewYorkerForChildren

Thanks to @WNYC /@Gothamist for highlighting Marowa’s story. We’re proud to empower young people like Marowa with the support they need to thrive. gothamist.com/arts-entertain…