The Children’s Village was founded in 1851, and today, our mission remains very much the same: We work in partnership with families to help society’s most vulnerable children so that they become educationally proficient, economically productive, and socially responsible members of their communities.

We believe that there are three keys to a child’s success: education, work, and lifelong relationships. To that end, we are passionate about education and have high expectations for our students. We help youth develop the attitudes and skills needed to enter the workforce successfully. And we believe that one strong adult relationship is a game changer for a child, particularly one in foster care. We help children develop and nurture life-long relationships with family, friends, and mentors.

Whether you are a parent, alumnus, prospective employee, donor, or friend, I hope your tour through this website will give you some small inkling of the amazing people whose lives we have had the privilege to touch.

I invite you to visit one of our many program sites, learn more about our work, and become part of our family.

Sincerely,

Jeremy C. Kohomban, PhD

President and CEO

Our Stories

Although we track outcomes on all of our programs, the impact our work has on individual lives provides the greatest insights and inspiration. See videos and stories from our children and families.

Outcomes and Achievements

We are honored to serve more than 17,000 children and families each year. Learn more about who we serve, how we serve them, and the impact we are having on people's lives.

Our Team

Learn about the many dedicated individuals who support our mission: Board of Trustees, Senior Staff, Community Advisory Committee, and Leadership Council.

Financials/Accreditations

The Children's Village is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and the Better Business Bureau and has been noted by numerous sources for our fiscal responsibility and management.

Advocacy

We are active in advocating for the needs of children and families and support our teens and parents to use their voices to work for change as well.

History

The Children's Village was founded in 1851 to address the growing problem of immigrant children living on the streets of New York City.