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Harlem World reports on the opening ceremony, held May 31, of our new supportive housing units, located in a brand-new building in Harlem.
“The New York Foundling today marked the completion of a major affordable and supportive housing complex in amenity-rich Harlem. The new model is for helping youth who are aging out of foster care and exiting the shelter system,” they write.
“Our hands-on program provides safe, affordable housing and critical services, including job training and support, that help put young people on track for healthy and fulfilling lives as adults. This is how we break the cycle of homelessness for these young people,” said Melanie Hartzog, President and CEO of The New York Foundling, one of the city’s oldest and largest human services organizations. “Easily accessible and centrally located, this supportive housing project represents a new model that builds a bridge from foster care to independent living. I thank Governor Kathy Hochul and all of our incredible project partners for helping us bring this much needed project to the heart of Harlem.”
Patch reports on the opening of our supportive housing complex in Harlem:
“Last Friday, The New York Foundling marked the completion of their newest affordable and supportive housing complex in amenity-rich Harlem that will become a new model for helping youth who are aging out of foster care and exiting the shelter system.
Residents like Venessa Riley are grateful to have the support of The Foundling’s Supportive Housing program to help them transition out of the foster care system and into living independently.
“As a youth in foster care, you never know where you’ll end up or how you’ll end up. But now, with support from The New York Foundling and New York State, I have a safe space to lay my head – and in the heart of Harlem where you walk outside and are instantly inspired. I’m grateful for this wonderful opportunity. I plan to make the most of it,” said Venessa Riley, a resident of The New York Foundling’s Harlem supportive housing program.”
Our Mother and Child Program, which provides housing, 24/7 support, and holistic services to young mothers in foster care – was recently featured by Gothamist. The Bronx-based program, which was previously located in scattered apartment units, has opened up a new dedicated housing complex in the quiet residential Castle Hill neighborhood. The new space expands the program’s capacity and includes safe and clean renovated apartments, backyard space, and the opportunity to create a stronger community so these mothers and children can thrive.
Reporter Karen Yi speaks to a young woman who is moving into the new Bronx residential complex in collaboration with The Foundling and ACS, as well with our CEO & President Melanie Hartzog on the need for specialized, individualized supportive housing for young people in foster care.
