Posts by New Yorkers For Children
Great.com Podcast Interviews NYFC Executive Director Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez
Karim Bukhadurov from Great.com interviewed New Yorkers for Children as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world. Filling In The Gaps In many countries government support and…
Read MoreNYFC Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict
Today is a monumental day. Derek Chauvin, the police officer responsible for killing George Floyd nearly one year ago, was found guilty on all counts. This is a small victory within the context of the long history of racial injustices in this country, but a victory nonetheless. This verdict does not bring back the full…
Read MoreOur Commitment to Stand with our Young People to Fight for Equity
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines ramping up, it seemed like we might all be able to finally breathe a sigh of relief. But with the continued onslaught of police brutality, the rise of hate crimes, and the pervasive systemic racism that affects every aspect of American life, we are not yet able to breathe…
Read MoreNYFC Interview with BronxNet
NYFC Executive Director Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez sits down with BronxNet OPEN Host Daren Jaime to discuss how the organization is working to create pathways to lifelong empowerment and success for transition-age and aged-out foster youth in NYC.
Read MoreA Year in Review: The Anniversary of COVID-19
March 17, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of New Yorkers For Children transitioning to quasi remote services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the rest of the city and most of the country, our staff had to pivot quickly, with the goal of never lapsing in our services for youth in NYC foster care. It has been a…
Read MoreMoe Harkless Makes Generous Donation to NYFC’s COVID Emergency Fund
QUEENS NATIVE MOE HARKLESS Queens native Moe Harkless’ generous donation to NYFC’s COVID Emergency Fund helped 50 families pay the rent and cover other expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at this profile in the Queens Eagle.
Read MoreNYFC Fall Fundraiser 2020
Support the NYFC team & the vital work we do for New York City youth! New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) – along with the rest of the city – was hit hard when COVID struck in March 2020. Youth in foster care – who are vulnerable at the best of times – were hit harder…
Read MoreAnti-Racism Resources
Dear NYFC Community, This page is intended to be a resource hub for YOU! Whether you’re a young person, adult, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color), white, new to social justice issues, or have been involved for years and simply looking to learn more, we hope there are valuable ideas and resources here for you.This…
Read MoreNYFC Celebrates and Honors Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States on June 19, 1865. It’s a day to recognize the end of slavery and celebrate the amazing achievements of Black and African Americans across the country throughout history. This day has always held great…
Read MoreNYFC Celebrates Pride!
2020 marks the 50th annual Pride month and celebration in New York City. As our city and the LGBTQIA+ community reach this incredible milestone, we at NYFC are taking a moment to reflect on the immeasurable contributions this community continues to make every day, all in the face of historic and continued prejudice, violence, and discrimination.…
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