HFY Happenings

On any given day, nearly 428,000 U.S. children are in foster care. They range from infants to 18 years old, and even up to 21 years old in the states that have extended foster care. The average age of a child in foster care is 9 years…

As this month is National Adoption Awareness month, we’d like to share a few words about one of our programs, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids. The Dave Thomas Foundation, through their signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, supports the hiring of adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to…

National Adoption Month is exactly what it sounds like – a month to bring adoption to the forefront:

To educate others about the adoption process.
To bring awareness to the need for more adoptive families, especially for teens. …

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to a close as we wind down celebrating the culture and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The observance was born in 1968 when Congress authorized the president…

How awesome is this no-sew blanket. Made by youth participating in the Babylon Village Youth Project, …

Our community partner, Amityville Kiwanis Club, recently made a donation to Hope For Youth. Their continued support is greatly appreciated! Featured below is Dr. David Hegarty, HFY’s CEO, and Richard Licari, Treasurer of Amityville Kiwanis. Thank you Amityville Kiwanis!