Children's Aid Foundation

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive by providing comprehensive supports to children and families in targeted high-need New York City neighborhoods.

families health neighborhood

Assets: $450M · Annual Giving: $20M+ · Est. 1853

Website (212) 949-4800

Funding Priorities

Health

Community Health(Healthcare Access)Mental Health

Families

Early ChildhoodYouth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Leadership

Sally Susman

board

Phoebe Boyer

executive

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

PolicyRecognizing Homeschool GraduatesThis federal bill makes sure that students who are homeschooled get official recognition when they finish their education. This makes it easier for them to apply to colleges and get jobs, just like students from other schools.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Mental Health Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Youth Development Family Counseling

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