On Thursday September 16th, NYFC hosted the 16th Annual Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. Steve Pemberton, Vice President Diversity and Inclusion, Global Chief Diverstiy Officer, Walgreens Boost Alliance, was presented with the 2015 Nicholas Scoppetta Child Welfare Award, due to his steadfast commitment and unwavering dedication to children in foster
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I’m ready now to build up my life
My name is Belrycklah Jean-Baptiste. I came to America when I was 15 years old and I was placed in foster care at the age of 16 years. I joined the Youth CAN! program to help me stay connected with people that can help me in the future. The program served as a welcomed distraction from the problems I was facing at home. Now I can say I’m ready to build up my life without having someone to destroy it. This program opened the door for me to be someone in the society and to meet wonderful people that can help me out mentally and educationally.
2015 Youth CAN! Program
NYFC has partnered once again with the North Shore-LIJ and Walgreens Family of Companies, to offer a 10 week job training program for young adults aging out of foster care between the ages of 20-24 years old. see more
Back-to-School Package Program
The NYFC Back-to-School Package program provides youth in foster care enrolled in college or an accredited vocational program with the tools necessary to succeed during their entire educational experience. Packages are sent each semester that the student is enrolled in college up to age 25. see more
Join the NYFC 2015 TCS NYC Marathon Team!
2015 marks the second year New Yorkers For Children will host a Charity Partner team for the TCS NYC Marathon. Our dedicated team members raised nearly $20,000 for NYC’s youth in foster care. Join Our Team!
12th Annual Wrap to Rap
Each year, New Yorkers For Children and teens in foster care join together at Wrap to Rap, an annual holiday event to wrap presents for younger children in care. see more
Watch The 2014 Fall Gala Film
The 2014 Fall Gala film features 2014 Fall Gala Honoree Michael J. Dowling and Youth CAN! Program Graduate Daniel Rodriguez.
The 15th Annual Fall Gala Was A Shining Success!
On Tuesday September 30th, NYFC hosted the 15th Annual Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. Presenting fashion sponsor for the night was Chloé, with Lead Jewelry Sponsor David Yurman. Co-Chairs included Lise and Michael Evans, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos and Paul Kanavos, Christine and Richard Mack, and Stephanie Winston and
NYFC Launches The 2014 Fall Gala With Chloé
On Monday September 15, and Tuesday September 16, NYFC and Chloé launched the 2014 NYFC Fall Gala! See more
NYFC Board President Eric Brettschneider Appointed as First Deputy Commissioner of ACS
Special E-Bulletin from Commissioner Gladys Carrión August 29, 2014 — Appointment of Eric Brettschneider as First Deputy Commissioner — see more