Pioneering Programs
NYFC pilots programs that support young people in foster care, both independently and in collaboration with partners in the community, government, and philanthropy. This work leverages NYFC's rigorous financial management, higher education expertise, and unique role in the field to help our partners pioneer new ideas that create and improve services for youth.
Community Catalyst Fund
(Formerly Small Grants Program)
New Yorkers For Children (NYFC), with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is excited to announce the evolution of our Small Grants Program into the Community Catalyst Fund. While the Small Grants Program remains active, this transition marks a new phase of expanded support and deeper partnership with grassroots organizations.
The Community Catalyst Fund continues to offer monetary grants and technical assistance to small, community-based organizations, most of which are BIPOC-led and/or led by individuals with lived experience in foster care. All organizations are based in New York City and share a commitment to supporting youth impacted by the child welfare system.
Post-Permanency Program
The Post-Permanency Support Program, supported by Spence-Chapin, provides families with wraparound services immediately following adoption or kinship guardianship, including trauma-informed care, peer-to-peer support groups, mentorship opportunities, and more. These services offer families the best chance for success in preserving and stabilizing placements during a critical and often challenging time, while emphasizing evidence-based practices that can be scaled up when proven successful.
