Wrap to Rap 2018 was a huge success! 200 people came together – including older youth in foster care, First Republic Bank employees, and NYFC staff, Board members, and friends – to wrap over 500 presents for younger youth in care. Read all about it: click here!
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NYFC’s Quarterly Newsletter
Stay up to date on all the happenings at NYFC. To read our quarterly newsletter, encompassing August-October 2018, CLICK HERE!
NYFC’s In-Care Emergency Fund in the News
To read Michael Fitzgerald’s article in The Chronicle of Social Change featuring NYFC’s In-Care Emergency Fund, click here. To learn more about the In-Care Emergency Fund, read our press release.
19th Annual Fall Fête in the News!
Thank you to Women’s Wear Daily for writing such a great article about New Yorkers For Children’s 19th Annual Fall Fête held on October 4th, 2018. Read the article and learn more here!
NYFC Launches NEW In-Care Emergency Educational Fund to Support College-Enrolled Foster Youth
New Yorkers For Children launched The In-Care Emergency Fund in August 2018 for New York City youth currently in foster care who are enrolled in a two or four-year vocational or educational program working towards an Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, or Certificate. It was designed to provide a safety net for
NYFC Launches New Program: YVLifeSet (Press Release & More!)
YVLifeSet is a program that supports youth ages 17-22 who have been involved in the foster care, juvenile justice and/or mental health system. The YVLifeSet model is implemented by specialists who provide youth with intensive community-based support comprised of both clinical and skill-building interventions. Program success is defined by the
Now Accepting Applications for NYFC’s Spirit Award!
Click here to download application and review eligibility requirements. All application must be submitted by June 16th, 2017. Our goal is to serve as many foster youth from New York City as possible. If you have any questions or need help with the completion of your application please contact Ellen Ampofo
You’re Invited! Join us for New Yorkers For Children’s Spring Dance: A Fool’s Fete
Click here to view invitation. New Yorkers For Children A Fool’s Fête: Enchanted Garden Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Mandarin Oriental, New York City Cocktails 7:30pm Dinner and Dancing 8:30pm Black Tie & Flowers Special guest: Donald Robertson To purchase tickets online, visit www.newyorkersforchildren.org/afoolsfete To purchase tables or for additional information
New Yorkers For Children featured as Best in Classs on CUNYTV
New Yorkers For Children was recently featured on CUNY TV’s Study With the Best. Executive Director Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez spoke about our signature programs, designed to provide essential resources to youth in foster care throughout their educational journeys. But best of all, NYFC Scholar King Tolen shared his inspiring story of
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