HFY Happenings

Our committee was recently formed this summer, to ensure that Hope For Youth continues its practice of inclusion and diversity. The Committee is currently meeting monthly. Programming and projects being developed will be shared via the Cultural Diversity Newsletter, in addition to recommended seminars and books….

This 10-day community program, October 23 – November 1, offers shopping guests access to exclusive offers from multiple retailers throughout Westfield’s South Shore Mall located in Bay Shore, from discounted sales, to gifts with purchase, and more. And you get to select a nonprofit to support….

One of our newest programs debuted in September, the Kinship Caregiver Program. Funding is provided by NYS Office of Children and Family Services – Bureau of Permanency Services, via a 3 year contract.

The purpose of our Kinship Caregiver Program…

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic figure, was the longest serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Her brilliant mind and commitment to justice is an inspiration to all. Ginsburg was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and was only the second…

Relatives raising youth when parents are unable to, occurs more frequently then you might think.

It is estimated that nationally, there are 2.65 million children in kinship care.

To learn more about kinship care or if you know someone currently…

Kinship Care refers to relatives raising kids when their parents aren’t able to. It is estimated that nationally, more than 2.65 million youth are in kinship care.

To learn more about kinship care, and Hope For Youth’s support of these families, click