Little Flower Children And Family Services Of New York

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