NYFC improves the well-being of youth and families in the child welfare system, with a focus on older youth aging out of foster care and who are at greater risk of adverse outcomes.
We partner with the NYC Administration for Children's Services and across all of our programing we ensure these young people receive the necessary academic, professional, and personal support services so that they can thrive as independent adults.
Grant Managers
We manage the fiscal and data aspects of grants to ensure our youth are supported
Our
Approach
Fundraise
We get New Yorkers involved in our work through fundraising and philanthropy
Incubate Programs
We incubate and test programs that we believe are promising for youth development
Manage Programs
We support the design and implementation of youth programs
Provide Direct Services
We are direct service providers of both our signature programs and new, innovative pilot programs
NYFC is a hybrid organization, operating as both a direct service provider and an intermediary organization. In addition to our signature programs, we collaborate with stakeholders on innovative programming that seeks to address the most pressing issues facing NYC’s youth in new and innovative ways.
This hybrid approach means we take on multiple roles, with each facet of our organization working in tandem to increase the educational attainment, life skills, and career readiness of youth in care.
Our Impact
~$70 million
distributed since 1996
1,000 youth
participate in direct services annually
60% of youth
who graduate complete a Bachelor’s Degree
40% of youth
who graduate receive an Associate’s Degree
78% of scholars
graduate on time or early
12,500 +
Back to School packages distributed
What The Youth
Are Saying
There are not enough programs in NY state like NYFC, but we definitely need more. In a system where so many of us are already forgotten and left behind, it’s nice to know that there’s still an organization that cares.
Melanie T.
Melanie T.
New Yorkers for Children is a safe space to help youth cultivate their excellence. Because of the support I receive from NYFC, I will be able to finish college debt free. I am happy to say that I am apart of something that will help more youth to come.
T. Adams
T. Adams
I was thrilled to receive my laptop today so that I can begin my dream of pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work while remote learning.
Thanks to New Yorkers For Children, I am able to keep hope alive that I will succeed and accomplish my dreams!
Ayana C.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Ayana C.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Throughout this program I have gained a sense of self and where I want to be. I have also benefitted from seeing my fellow peers and cohort member thrive, especially when they share educational, personal, and professional advice. I also feel a sense of community that I can turn to when I don't know about something. I know my peers can help me because they are at different levels and have all experienced something that I may not have experienced. The monthly meetings are also like a check in for me during the month where I can share and express my feelings about different topics that we choose. It is a safe environment, and the stipend helps a lot, especially when I need more pull ups for my daughter, or an unexpected expense [arises].
Tianna
M.
NYFC has impacted my life in many ways - one of them being financial support which helps me take care of myself throughout the school year; another is the mental [health] support I receive from the monthly meetings and their offered tutoring services, which has helped me tremendously. When combined, these things give me the most motivation to be the best me that I can be.
Sage
E.
Participating in this program has given me a unique platform to share the wealth of knowledge I gained during my college years, along with hard-earned lessons that have been instrumental in shaping me into a discipled and goal oriented individual.
Ravine
H.
Whenever I had a challenge with other support programs, NYFC stepped in on my behalf to advocate for me. I have had such a positive experience with New Yorkers For Children, and I hope to one day be in a position to contribute to the organization so that they may continue to help ambitious youth in care achieve their goals.
Gabrielle
R.
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