APSAC and The NY Foundling
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In 1869, three Sisters of Charity opened their doors to save the lives of babies being abandoned on the streets of New York, beginning the tremendous legacy of the New York Foundling. Over the past 150 years, the Sisters’ ministry has continued evolving from a respite home for abandoned children, to a comprehensive spectrum of community support services designed to provide opportunities to the children and families of New York.

The Foundling formed the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection in 1997, which has since grown to become a national leader in the field of child-welfare and works to improve the public’s knowledge and attitude toward child abuse and neglect.

In October, 2016, a joint partnership with The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) aimed at helping both organizations achieve a greater impact in the field of child welfare and maltreatment across the United States. APSAC is the nation’s leading organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence.

The following resources are brought to you by APSAC and The NY Foundling including the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection.

The Repressed Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adult Well-being, Disease and Social Functions: Turning Gold into Lead - by Dr. Vincent J. Felitti one of the original authors of the ACEs studies "Adverse Childhood Experiences: Impact on Brain, Body and Behavior.

APSAC, The NY Foundling and the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Presents: When Does Poor Parenting Cross Over Into Psychological Maltreatment. You can also download this presentation in pdf format.