Our Mission:
Children's Aid helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive supports to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods.
For 170 years, Children’s Aid has been committed to ensuring that there are no boundaries to the aspirations of young people, no limits to their potential. We are leading a comprehensive counterattack on the obstacles that threatens kids’ achievement in school and in life.
At Children’s Aid, we are teachers and social workers, coaches and health care providers. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life.
Adoption and Foster Care, Arts, Camps, Early Childhood Education, Family Support, Health and Counseling, Nutrition, Sports and Recreation, Youth Leadership and Development, Community Schools, Pregnancy Prevention, Nonprofit, and Advocacy
Join HESC President Dr. Guillermo Linares as he speaks with esteemed panelists Melissa Aviles-Ramos, Claudia Schrader, EdD, Nodesia Hernandez, CPA, MSED, Yolanda McBride, and Gwendolyn Golding during the "Empowering Futures Navigating College Access And Support For Vulnerable Youth" event, hosted by Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson with guest remarks from Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, sponsored by Children's Aid.
📌 Saturday February 15th 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
📍 Hilton Albany room Hudson, 40 Lodge St, Albany, NY 12207
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Love is more than a feeling—it’s action, community, and connection. Today, let’s celebrate the ways we show up for one another, from a kind word to creative expression. Looking for ways to spread the love? Check out these family-friendly events happening across NYC!
Films at the Schomburg: Valentine's Day Marathon
📍 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
📅 Friday, February 14, 2025 | 1 PM, 5 PM & 7 PM | Free Event
🎬 Celebrate Black love with a free film marathon featuring Mahogany at 1 PM, The Photograph at 5 PM, and Five on the Black Hand Side at 7 PM.
🔗 https://loom.ly/-InUPJk
Valentine's Day at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)
📍 Children’s Museum of Manhattan
📅 Friday, February 14, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM
🎨 A fun-filled day of Valentine's-themed art projects, including creating stained glass love vases and love magnets. Perfect for little creatives!
🔗 https://loom.ly/lXkKrBQ
DIY Valentine's Day Cards at Chelsea Market
📍 Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY
📅 Friday, February 14, 2025 | 1 PM – 4 PM | Free Event
💌 Stop by Chelsea Market to create your own Valentine’s Day cards! A fun and creative way to share the love this holiday.
🔗 https://loom.ly/cQXOCAI
Nature Journaling: A Love Letter to Nature
📍 Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
📅 Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Free Event
🌿 Connect with nature through drawing and writing! Express your gratitude for the natural world by creating Valentine’s Day cards. Includes a short hike (less than a mile). Ages 6+.
🔗 https://loom.ly/XqjBcSw#ChildrensAidNYC#ValentinesDay#SpreadLove
During the 2023-24 school year, 1 in 8 NYC public school students—nearly 146,000 children—navigated homelessness last year. The impact? Higher dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and increased disciplinary actions.
At Children’s Aid, we know that stability leads to success. That’s why our Community Schools provide essential support, including:
✅ Mentorship & after-school programs
✅ Parent engagement & family resources
✅ Health services & counseling
A recent pilot program at Whitney Young Jr. Campus in the Bronx showed promising results: students in participating families saw nearly 70% improved attendance rates. With dedicated student support coordinators, we helped families navigate housing challenges, access critical resources, and build trust that extends beyond the classroom.
As the number of housing-insecure students reaches record highs, we must continue investing in solutions that work.
📖 Read more about the impact of our work:
➡️ https://lnkd.in/dt_3pC5y#ChildrensAidNYC#SupportingNYCYouth#CommunitySchools#EducationMatters
We love to see healthy smiles! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to highlight the importance of good oral health for children. Every child should have access to quality dental care, and at Children’s Aid, our expert team provides exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more—helping children maintain strong, confident smiles.
Good oral health leads to brighter futures, and every child deserves a reason to smile. Join us in celebrating this month by spreading awareness and supporting the importance of good oral hygiene. Together, we’re creating healthier, happier smiles! 😁
#ChildrensAidNYC#HealthySmiles#ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
📖 Literacy is power. At our Dunlevy Milbank Community Center, our partnership with Reading Partners New York is breaking down barriers to success—one tutoring session at a time. With personalized literacy support, social-emotional learning, and dedicated mentorship, youth are gaining the confidence and skills they need to excel in the classroom and beyond. Seeing their progress firsthand is inspiring! Watch the impact in action.
#ChildrensAidNYC#ReadingPartnersNY#LiteracyMatters#BuildingBrightFutures
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the resilience, leadership, and unwavering contributions of African Americans who have shaped the fight for economic justice. This year marks 100 years since the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids became the first Black-led union recognized by the American Federation of Labor—an achievement that continues to shape industries today.
From pioneering labor organizers like A. Philip Randolph to civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Black leadership has redefined the pursuit of fair wages, safe working conditions, and economic equity. Their courage and vision have left an undeniable impact on the workforce and continue to inspire the ongoing fight for justice.
At Children’s Aid, we carry these values forward by advocating for the well-being of children and families, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to build bright futures. This month and beyond, we recognize that the fight for justice is ongoing, and we remain committed to fostering opportunity and equity in the communities we serve.
#BlackHistoryMonth#ChildrensAidNYC
National Family Fit Lifestyle Month might be ending, but your family’s journey to healthy living is just beginning. We’re proud to shine a spotlight and share nutritious recipes from our Go!Healthy program at Children's Aid. With engaging nutrition education and a variety of healthy recipes, Go!Healthy is here to help your family build lasting habits. Visit https://lnkd.in/eC6V4rzc for more health tips and resources to carry you through the year.
#ChildrensAidNYC#GoHealthy#NationalFamilyFitLifestyleMonth#FamilyFitness#HealthyFamily
Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍 As we embrace this special time, a season to honor wisdom, resilience, and transformation, we also celebrate the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake—a symbol of good luck, rebirth, and elegance. At Children’s Aid, we recognize the beauty of diverse traditions and the joy they bring to communities. There are plenty of ways to join the celebrations in NYC, including:
🎭 Lunar New Year at the Seaport Museum (Feb. 1)
🎨 Lunar New Year Celebration at Lincoln Center (Feb. 1)
🌸 Celebrations at Queens Botanical Garden (Feb. 8)
🎊 Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (Feb. 25)
Wishing all who celebrate a prosperous and meaningful year ahead!
#LunarNewYear2025#YearOfTheSnake#ChildrensAidNYC
#REPOST from the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia University: We're excited to share that our President and CEO, Phoebe Boyer, is featured on Columbia Business School's More MPE podcast, presented by the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change! In this episode, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright explore the impact of Children's Aid, one of New York City's leading nonprofit community support organizations, and discuss how we're creating brighter futures for children and families.
Don’t miss Phoebe's insights on the challenges and opportunities in the social services landscape. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or through this link: https://lnkd.in/eHxGuBp5#ChildrensAidNYC#NonprofitLeadership#SocialImpact#Podcast
