New Advocates for Children report on the 6,650 NYC Public Schools students who were in foster care last year drives home the need for NYC to ensure timely transportation so students don’t have to transfer schools when they’re placed in foster care or change foster homes. canyc.info/3R51UD2

"Success to me is when you're able to be in a place in your life where you can turn around and help someone else behind you." 🎙️ Watch this moment and more from the Season 2 premiere of "Every Step of the Way" here: canyc.info/EveryStepoft... #ChildrensAidNYC

Ready for your next career opportunity? Join our hiring event! ✅ On-the-spot interviews 📄 Bring your resume 📍 Children's Aid HQ 📅 June 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hiring Case Planners, Therapists, Teachers & Social Workers. Register ➡️ canyc.info/JuneJobFair #ChildrensAidNYC

In the Season 2 premiere of “Every Step of the Way,” hosts Georgia Boothe and Rhonda Braxton speak with Karina Melendez about her experience in medical foster care and the support that helped shape her future. Listen ➡️ canyc.info/EveryStepoft... #ChildrensAidNYC

🗳️ Today is primary election day in New York! Poll sites are open from 6 a.m.–9 p.m. 📍 Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc Important reminder: If you're in line when the polls close, you still have the right to vote. #NYCVotes #ElectionDay

Critical supports for NYC students and families are at risk in next year's budget. Without action, funding for mental health services, restorative justice, sensory supports, immigrant outreach, and college readiness will expire on June 30. Take action➡️ bit.ly/ceefaction

At Children’s Aid, we know how meaningful it is for a child to have caring adults they can rely on. Today, we celebrate all the dads, granddads, uncles, & father figures who show up with love and encouragement. Happy Father’s Day 💙 from all of us at #ChildrensAidNYC.

Juneteenth marks a powerful moment in our nation's history, commemorating freedom. At Children's Aid, we recognize this day and reaffirm our commitment to creating pathways to opportunity and building a more just and compassionate future for all. #ChildrensAidNYC #Juneteenth

Bring your passion to #ChildrensAidNYC. We're hiring! Hiring event: ✅ On-the-spot interviews 📄 Bring your resume 📍 Children's Aid HQ 📅 June 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hiring Case Planners, Therapists, Teachers & Social Workers. Register ➡️ canyc.info/JuneJobFair

📢 Spread the word! Season 2 of #EveryStepoftheWay, the official Children’s Aid podcast 🎙️, launches June 23! This season explores the power of connection and the lasting impact of investing in children, families, and communities. Subscribe now ➡️ canyc.info/podcast

Creative dishes, teamwork, and big flavors at Iron Go!Chefs 2026! 🍎👩🏾‍🍳🧑‍🍳🗽 Our young chefs brought their skills to the kitchen as part of Children's Aid's annual Go!Healthy cooking competition. Check out News12's spotlight ➡️ canyc.info/GoChefs

Head Start plays a critical role in supporting children, families, and communities—and right now, it’s at risk. Take two minutes to tell Congress to protect and strengthen Head Start 👉 nhsa.org/take-action/ #ChildrensAidNYC #StandForHeadStart

New York — Early voting starts soon! Early voting for the June 23 primary runs June 13–21. Get #VoteReady. ⚠️ NY has a closed primary system. You must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. Find early voting sites: canyc.info/49Q3b7i

#ChildrensAidNYC, we welcomed Chancellor Samuels, Deputy Chancellor Flavia Puello-Perdomo, & Chief of External Affairs Sadye Campoamor to our Whitney Young Jr. Campus. The visit highlighted how school + community partners work together to ensure students & families have the supports they need.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is here 🌈 This year's Pride theme, "For All of Us," reminds us that creating spaces where everyone feels safe, welcome, respected, and valued is a shared responsibility. We stand together in that spirit. #ChildrensAidNYC #Pride #PrideMonth

New Yorkers, join #ChildrensAidNYC + #NYCVotes for 2 webinars to get ready for the upcoming primary election. ✅ English Session: Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. us06web.zoom.us/j/84847298514 ✅ Spanish Session: Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. us06web.zoom.us/j/85853615037

Join #ChildrensAidNYC for Iron Go!Chefs 2026! Young chefs will put their culinary skills, creativity & teamwork to the test in a competition celebrating the flavors of NYC. Judged by Bella Karakis, Rebecka Jerome & our own Jamel Hunt, plus sweet treats by Morito Chocolates!

Creativity, imagination, and inspiration will be on display this week at the Milbank Art Show! 🎨 June 3 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m. 📍 Dunlevy Milbank Community Center The best part? You can become a benefactor by purchasing artwork and directly supporting our youth. #ChildrensAidNYC #Harlem

#TBT to when we were on the green at #BaltusrolGolfClub in support of the #ChildrensAidNYC mission. The #CAGolfClassic may be over, but our work continues. Check out our full gallery and show your support by donating today: canyc.info/3PvLh2N#TBT#BaltusrolGolfClub#ChildrensAidNYC#CAGolfClassic#EveryStepOfTheWay

Mental health shapes how young people learn, build relationships, cope with challenges, and grow. An estimated 1 in 7 U.S. youth ages 6 to 17 have a mental health disorder, reminding us how important early support and access to care truly are. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

🗳️ New York voters — can’t make it to a poll site? You can still vote by mail. 📬 Early Mail Ballot 📬 Absentee Ballot ♿ Accessible Ballot: Compatible w/ screen readers. 📅 June 13 deadline 💻 Online: canyc.info/4ueRTS2 📬 By mail: canyc.info/42zHUe3

NYC beaches open May 23! 🌊☀️ Children’s Aid is proud to be part of the NYC Lifeguard Interorganizational Task Force to Prevent Childhood Drownings + the NYS Commission on Childhood Drowning. Thank you NYC Parks and NYC Public Schools for this video! 🏖️ Learn more: on.nyc.gov/NYCWaterSafety

Thousands of NYC students could lose access to mental health supports, restorative justice, college access programs, + child care if City leaders fail to act by June 30. Tell City Hall to restore funding for education programs. #FundNYCStudents ➡️ canyc.info/4eLPObt

During #FosterCareMonth, we’re proud to stand with 25+ orgs urging New York City to invest $3M for NYC public schools and ACS to provide interim transportation for students in foster care waiting for bus service. Read more in Chalkbeat: canyc.info/3PECo6T

This #NationalNursesWeek, we’re honoring the incredible nurses who help children stay healthy & supported. Caring for young people in schools + communities, our nursing staff creates trusted spaces for families. We see you, we celebrate you, and we thank you! #ChildrensAidNYC

📢 New Yorkers — Want to get involved this primary election season? Become a poll worker + earn money while supporting your community + the democratic process. 🗓 Early Voting: June 13–21 🗳 Election Day: June 23 Apply: elections.ny.gov/become-poll-... #NYElections

Today we celebrate the love, dedication, & care from the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and guardians who help children feel supported, encouraged, and cared for every day. Wishing you a happy #MothersDay 💐 from all of us at Children’s Aid. #ChildrensAidNYC #CelebrateCaregivers

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re honoring the incredible educators who help children learn, grow & thrive. Every day, our teachers spark curiosity, foster belonging & help build the foundation young people need to succeed. We see you, we celebrate you & we thank you!

“I didn’t like lettuce before I took the class. Now I love it.” That’s what 10-year-old Allison said of a Children’s Aid nutrition workshop supported through SNAP-Ed. Now families across New York will feel the impact of federal SNAP-Ed cuts. Read ➡️ canyc.info/4wcKzbf

After 50 years of service, colleagues and friends celebrated Ilene Pappert’s retirement as director of the Goodhue Community Center. Ilene also received recognitions from local, city, state, & federal leaders. Thank you, Ilene, for your impact on NYC families and youth. 💙🧡

Our sponsors, guests, and supporters helped us raise nearly $470,000 at our 27th Annual #CAGolfClassic! Read our event recap, learn how this support impacts our mission, and save the date for our next Golf Classic on 5/10/2027! ➡️ canyc.info/42cOU0e#CAGolfClassic #ChildrensAidNYC

Our Children’s Aid youth, part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, attended the NYC premiere of “The Sheep Detectives” at Jazz at Lincoln Center. They hit the red carpet w/ cast incl. Hugh Jackman. In theaters May 8 🎬 #ChildrensAidNYC #BGCA Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

At SOMOS NY, Abe Fernández, VP at Children’s Aid & Dir. Natl Center for Community Schools, joined NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, Sen. Robert Jackson & Asm. Manny De Los Santos to highlight how investing in community schools boosts student potential. Take action ➡️ canyc.info/4tEi04y

🗽 NYC — 2026 is a big election year. We’ll be voting for governor, Lt. governor, statewide offices, Congress + NY State Legislature. Primary: June 23 General: Nov 3 NY rule: Primaries = only voters registered w/ a party can vote. Get #VoteReady: canyc.info/4tEfdbK

What a meaningful “Reading on the Rug” series it’s been!📚 Authors Luz Mack, James Yang, Jessica Montalvo-Jackson, Christopher Neal & Shenequa Dupree joined donors, trustees & staff to read with our young learners. Thank you to everyone who made this series so special.✨

The auditorium at #ChildrensAidNYC Lexington Academy was filled with honesty and young people ready to be heard. During our Teen Town Hall, our youth spoke openly about building safer, more inclusive communities. A special moment was a visit from Sen. Cordell Cleare.

The Go!Healthy Culinary Smackdown brought the heat on April 2 as Culinary Teen Apprenticeship participants came together for a high-energy showcase of skill, teamwork, & creativity. Thank you to staff for their support, and congrats to our young people for bringing their A-game!

What’s better than one Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship? Three! Today, our Fannie Lou Hamer HS students, Brihanna and Kevin, joined Enrique in receiving the Inspire Scholarship—$60K over 4 years. $180K invested in their futures. #ChildrensAidNYC #FannieLouProud

On Monday, April 13, Joanna Mendez, assistant director of Public Policy at Children’s Aid, delivered testimony at a NYC Council hearing on hunger and food insecurity. In this clip, she speaks to the devastating impact of eliminating SNAP-Ed. #ChildrensAidNYC #SNAPEd

As New York’s state budget is finalized, leaders are deciding whether students with the greatest needs will get the support they need to succeed. Update school funding, invest $105M in Community Schools, and fund FYCSI at $10M. Take action: canyc.info/4tfKkKA

Tomorrow’s the day. #ChildrensAidNYC is hiring for Summer 2026! Hiring event: ✅ On-the-spot interviews 📄 Bring your resume 📍 Dunlevy Milbank Community Center 📅 Apr 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hiring Youth Workers, Lifeguards & more Register ➡️ canyc.info/SummerJobs2026

Looking back at last month’s Women’s History Month celebration, Children’s Aid brought together young women for an afternoon centered on leadership, representation, and possibility. It reflected what’s possible when we invest in the next generation. #ChildrensAidNYC

#ChildrensAidNYC is hiring for Summer 2026! Hiring event: ✅ On-the-spot interviews 📄 Bring your resume 📍 Bronx Early Childhood Center 📅 Apr 13 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hiring Group Leaders, Youth Workers, Lifeguards & more Register ➡️ canyc.info/SummerJobs2026

An incredible experience for our students from Dunlevy Milbank, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom HS, & Hope Leadership Academy, attending the Queen of the World: Building Confidence and Leadership Workshop. Congrats to Rebekah Carmona of Fannie Lou, named Ms. Queen of Confidence. ✨

Federal funding for #SnapEd was eliminated after HR1, putting nutrition education & food access at risk across NY. #ChildrensAidNYC scaled SNAP-Ed from 16 sites to 2 since Dec 2025. Without city or state investment, it could disappear this year. Read: canyc.info/4spSMp8

#ChildrensAidNYC is hiring for Summer 2026! Hiring events: ✅ On-the-spot interviews 📄 Bring your resume 📍 Bronx: Apr 13 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 📍 Harlem: Apr 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Hiring Group Leaders, Youth Workers, Lifeguards & more Register ➡️ canyc.info/SummerJobs2026

A day they’ll never forget! Sisters Leah and Mia Lawrence, youth from our Hope Leadership Academy, were awarded $60K college scholarships on-air by Garden of Dreams board member and NY Rangers legend Adam Graves, alongside Rosanna Scotto.   Watch ➡️ youtu.be/NVUmox_I2vQ

Join us for a Teen Town Hall focused on “Stop the Hate,” where we’ll create space to talk about hate, bias, & injustice — and how we can move forward together as a community. Friday, April 17 6:00–8:00 PM PS 72 / Lexington Academy #ChildrensAidNYC #StopTheHate

Dr. Brenda Triplett, our Sr. Director of Educational Achievement, testified before the City Council Education Committee, calling for $3M in the budget so students in foster care and those with highest needs can get to school safely & with dignity. Read: canyc.info/FY27

When Elyse’s children were removed from her care, everything changed. With support from Lida Sifalakis, she began rebuilding stability for her family. #SocialWorkMonth may be over, but we continue to celebrate Lida and social workers every day. Read: canyc.info/4toKf6V