The New York Foundling

You can't build an anti-poverty system on poverty wages. Yolanda MCBride (@TheNYFoundling ) spoke about our proposed BUMP legislation at SOMOS Albany this past weekend. Raise the floor to $29/hour. #BUMPNewYork

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. The solution is clear, invest in the workforce. BUMP UP THE PAY. 📣 #BUMPNewYork

Our Staten Island Community Partnership is fighting food insecurity on the North Shore! In the past year, our bi-weekly Free Market has distributed more than 2,000 bags of food and household goods. Visit their website to learn more: sicommunitypartnership.org

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, panelists Jennifer Jones Austin, Henry Garrido, Melanie Hartzog, and Crystal Hudson, with moderator Michelle Yanche, convened for a critical conversation about the state of human service work wages in New York.

In Puerto Rico, we provide high-quality early education - with a lens on helping children and families thrive and overcome challenges. Learn more about our Head Start & Early Head Start programs: nyfoundling.org/what-we-do/our…

#sponsored The New York Foundling’s pediatric health and mental health centers draw on decades of experience caring for children – often with complex health and mental health challenges. Dr. Delaney Gracy, our Senior Vice President of Medical Services, will share her insights as a panelist on the ‘Innovative Care Models for Aging, Children, and Vulnerable Communities’ panel at City & State ‘s Healthy New York Summit on April 23.

The @NYTimes recently published this poignant piece on the Sisters of Charity of New York and their pathway to completion. We are so proud to be part of their incredible legacy, and to carry their mission onward. nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/…

1 in 9 NY workers are in human services. 80% earn under $40K/year. There’s an opportunity to do better. Join the conversation on April 22 about wages, policy, and what real change could look like. Free, in-person + livestream available. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/who-cares-fo…

80% of NY human services workers earn under $40K/year. This Wed 4/22 from 9:30-11AM, join @cunyislg & @BUMPNewYork to learn what change can look like. Hear from our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog & others from @GoodShepherdNYC, @FPWA & @DC37nyc. Register: bit.ly/4czsQmf

At The Foundling, we meet people where they're at. Each day, our Day Habilitation participants socialize with peers, learn life skills, engage in community activities, and achieve their goals. Learn more about our day program: nyfoundling.org/what-we-do/our…

Our Healthy Families program was proud to participate in this event and provide support during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! Our team assists new and expectant parents year-round in Staten Island, providing resources, training, and community connections.

In honor of #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, our Strong Families & Communities Training Center trained Staten Island families in child CPR, disaster preparedness, and child development. @SIAdvance was on-site to report on the event's impact - read more: silive.com/news/2026/04/h…

Save the date for The Foundling's 2026 Fall Fête! The event will be held on Wed, Oct 14, and we'll be returning to Cipriani 25 Broadway.

.@NY1 visits one of our residences for people with developmental disabilities to highlight @BUMPnewyork, our statewide anti-poverty campaign to invest in the human services workforce. Watch below:

Time is running out for Blue Party discounts - purchase your Early Bird ticket by April 13! Don't miss this opportunity to join us at the Bowery Hotel on May 6 for delicious food, craft cocktails, live music, and more - all in support of The Foundling. nyfoundling.org/event/the-blue…

Adjusting to parenthood can be difficult - but our Healthy Families program is here to help. We provide effective, life-changing support to new and expectant parents in Staten Island. Learn more: nyfoundling.org/what-we-do/our…

When young people age out of foster care, they often need a support system to transition into adulthood. Our Supportive Housing program provides these young adults with affordable housing and the guidance and resources to thrive. Learn more: nyfoundling.org/what-we-do/our…

Need assistance with food, housing, or transportation? The Foundling – as part of the #PHS #WholeYouNYC network – can help connect Medicaid members with FREE resources. Call 888-755-5045 to get started, or visit us online to learn more: nyfoundling.org/1115

The Foundling is a partner of the #PHS #WholeYouNYC network, meaning we can help connect eligible Medicaid members to resources like food, housing, and transportation assistance. Check eligibility by calling 888-755-5045 or completing the screener at wholeyou.nyc/find-services