Empowering Children, Supporting Families, Transforming Communities

HOMES THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL AND AFFORDABLE

Our much-anticipated proof-of-concept project in Manhattan—The Eliza, has opened! We are proud of the deep affordability, the beauty (Hudson River views), the quality of the build, and the mixed-use capacities (The New York Public Library; a performance space; a teaching kitchen; a STEM Center; a Universal PreK, a sensory room; and a community center). All designed and built in the beautiful, racially integrated Inwood neighborhood. Read about our multi-use developments.

HOUSING JUSTICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE IN NEW YORK CITY

Read the new report outlining a five-year plan to provide 800 new homes for youth exiting foster care which presents actionable solutions to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline in New York City. The report highlights the need for housing justice for transition-aged foster youth and provides a roadmap for policymakers, service providers and mission-driven investors.

Celebrating 175 Years!

In 2026, The Children’s Village will celebrate 175 years of resilience, hope, and lives changed! Read more about our long history of helping families and keeping children safe.

THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

The Children’s Village is dedicated to helping young people and families find love, belonging, stability, and opportunity. Every one of the outcomes listed in our 2025 Annual Report represents a life changed — often an entire family’s trajectory changed.

FROM THE VILLAGE PODCAST

Did you know? CV has a podcast! From the Village shares the voices and stories that make our community special. New episodes come out every other Thursday on Spotify and YouTube! Listen today!

WE BELIEVE

Children and young people belong in their communities with family whenever possible, not in institutions. We meet families where they are—whether in community centers, schools, or homes. Read more about what we do.

Who We Are

The Children’s Village is dedicated to the well-being of children, teens, and families. We advocate for, strengthen, and reunite families while fostering community partnerships, creating innovative programs, and connecting individuals to essential resources that promote basic needs and human rights.

What We Do

PROGRAMS

With nearly 175-year history of caring for children and families, CV’s mission and impact are carried out through several focused strategies: prevention of child and family separation; temporary care and treatment for youth who cannot remain with family; support for youth development and transition; and our wide array of community investments that includes crisis response and model housing development.

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Advocacy

We actively advocate for the needs of children and families, empowering our teens, parents and staff to use their voices to effect change.

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Foster Parents

We collaborate with over 300 loving foster parents who provide temporary care to the children and teens in our care. They are a vital avenue to support for young people who often feel left behind.

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Get Involved

We serve more than 21,000 youth and families a year, with a primary focus on keeping children and families together. This important work is made possible through your generous help and support. There are multiple ways you can join our efforts to help provide essential resources and opportunities to those we serve.

Ways to Give

Volunteer

Become a Foster Parent

Join Our Mailing List

Corporate Engagement

News & Publications

Discover the latest news and read more about The Children’s Village, and the youth and families we serve.