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Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Non-profit Organizations
Wading River, New York 1,778 followers
Transforming Caring Into Action
About us
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a not-for-profit charity serving children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island. Since 1930, Little Flower has been committed to improving the lives and well-being of children, families, and people with developmental disabilities across NYC and Long Island so they can reach their full potential. Our staff of over 500 people builds well-being by providing foster boarding home care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services. Every day Little Flower strives to fulfill its mission to serve children and families weathering life storms and adults with developmental disabilities in need. We are proud that we were able to accomplish the following in 2020, despite the challenges we faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Little Flower heroes continued to serve to ensure the well-being of those we serve and: Helped 8 children find their forever families through adoption Served 558 children in loving foster families Cared for 128 children in the Residential Treatment Center and Inner Lights Program Helped 144 children return to their own families Assisted 58 young adults to navigate aging out of foster care to begin life on their own Assisted 471 children and families access critical health care through the Health Homes program Helped 140 adults with developmental disabilities lead more rewarding lives
- Website
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http://www.littleflowerny.org/
External link for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wading River, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1930
- Specialties
- Foster Care, Residential Treatment Center, Adoption, Services of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, and Health Care Management
Locations
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Primary
2450 North Wading River Road
Wading River, New York 11792-1402, US
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630 Flushing Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11206, US
Employees at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
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Dr. Melinda Konigsberg
CEO & President at M/WBE certified Access Consultation and Psychology, P.C.
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Corinne Hammons
President & Chief Executive Officer at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
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Jane Hegleman, LMSW
Psychotherapist at Little Flower Children and Family Services
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Katie Greene Hickes
Communications & Marketing Strategist | Manager
Updates
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Thank you Ticket to Dream Foundation and Project Glimmer for these makeup and hair products! Thanks to your support, our youth started the new school year feeling fresh and confident!
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Thank you for celebrating us, The Difference Card ! We are proud of our partnership and grateful for your support!
🌟 Celebrating International Day of Charity! 🌟 Today, we’re honored to shine a spotlight on our incredible non-profit partners who are making a difference in their communities every day! 🧡 With The Difference Card by their side, these organizations are providing better benefits at a better price, helping their employees thrive so they can continue their impactful work. Join us in celebrating: American Foundation for the Blind: Empowering those with vision loss to live independently. Sheltering Arms: Supporting NYC’s children and families through every challenge. Henry Street Settlement: Providing essential services to uplift New Yorkers. Institute on Aging: Enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York: Offering hope and support to vulnerable children and families. Aspiranet: Transforming the lives of children, youth, and families across California. Thank you for all that you do! Your commitment to your communities inspires us every day! #InternationalDayofCharity #MakingADifference #BetterBenefitsBetterPrice
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we are excited to announce that Little Flower has been selected as a finalist for the Flagstar Private Bank Fan Favorite Competition! Will you cast your daily vote for us today? https://woobox.com/fu578f
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Come join us for our 27th Annual Golf Classic at Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington, Long Island, on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our annual Golf Classic brings together Little Flower’s champions and supporters from the Tri-State area for a day of golf to support thousands of foster youth and families across New York City and Long Island. We’re so excited for this year’s day of golf, great food, and camaraderie. You can secure your foursome or inquire about becoming a sponsor at the link! https://lnkd.in/eHeT2iqs
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Our back-to-school pop-up at the RTC reminds us that this is a perfect time to get organized, refresh and reset for the new school year ahead. The student’s infectious excitement and eagerness for a fresh start inspire us and our community. Mary Johnson, a Little Flower Community member, hosts an annual fundraising drive focusing on the youth's needs. Read more about it here: Our back-to-school pop-up at the RTC reminds us that this is a perfect time to get organized, refresh and reset for the new school year ahead. The student’s infectious excitement and eagerness for a fresh start inspire us and our community. Mary Johnson, a Little Flower Community member, hosts an annual fundraising drive focusing on the youth's needs. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eGW9HEts If you want to help get some items to prepare the youth for returning to school, please visit the various items requested specifically by our youth at the link: https://lnkd.in/etvJHQyK... If you are interested in starting your fundraiser, please reach out to Lauren Jacobsen in the Development Office at 631-599-3157 or [email protected] If you want to help get some items to prepare the youth for returning to school, please visit the various items requested specifically by our youth at the link: https://lnkd.in/eXmSnmDH If you are interested in starting your fundraiser, please reach out to Lauren Jacobsen in the Development Office at 631-599-3157 or [email protected]
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Thank you to Ticket to Dream Foundation and Mattress Firm for supporting our youth as they get ready for the upcoming school year! Their support will help us provide our youth with the back to school essentials they need to have a successful year
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Our RTC youth were able to celebrate Pride Month with handmade signs this June. This year, we are so proud to be in community with @tickettodream and @famousfootwear who are going the extra step for LGBTQIA+ foster youth! Through targeted support, they are helping to meet the unique and unmet needs of our foster youth and foster parents 💙🌈 Thank you for turning care into action and for helping us provide a safe space for our LGBT youth and their allies.