Our programs

A table of young people in foster care networking with Damon Dash.

Network to Success 
Network to Success events provide young people in foster care, who are high school and college students, with the opportunity to network with a “dream team” of professionals within a specific industry and learn about exciting career opportunities.

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NYFC Signature Programs

  • Back-to-School Package Program
  • Network to Success
  • Guardian Scholars
  • Youth Financial Empowerment
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Upcoming events

Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts at the New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala

New Yorkers For Children 2008 Fall Gala
On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 New Yorkers For Children will celebrate our Ninth Annual Fall Gala to benefit youth in foster care in New York City at Cipriani 42. Last year’s Gala raised over $1.95 million, setting a new record in funds raised by the annual event, and we are eager to raise the bar even higher in 2008.

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Testimonial of youth

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Young people in foster care discuss the impact of New Yorkers For Children on their lives

There are almost 17,000 children in foster care in New York City and we are committed to providing these youth with the essential tools to help them become successful, self-sufficient adults.

 

Get involved

Through donations from private individuals, corporations and foundations, New Yorkers
For Children continues to develop and expand our signature programs and fund vital supportive services, enabling us to impact increasing numbers of young people in foster care in New York City.

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Mission

It is the mission of New Yorkers For Children to improve the lives of children and families who are served by the Administration for Children’s Services by providing the private resources needed to assist Children’s Services and to increase awareness of child welfare issues.

Newsletter

Our partner:
The Administration for Children’s Services

Serving Our Children: NYFC’s greatest strength lies in our ability to access and affect the lives of children in foster care—a direct link made possible through our unique partnership with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services.

Contact us

200 Park Avenue, Suite 4501
New York, NY 10166-4193
Phone: (212) 294-3580
Fax: (212) 294-3575
info@newyorkersforchildren.org

Request for proposals

The submission period for proposals is now closed. All applicants will be notified of their funding status on or before July 15, 2008. 
Thank you for your submissions.