The HFH community helped make this Halloween a real treat! A huge thank you to the partners and donors who brought costumes, activities, and goodies to our family residences, giving kids and families plenty of ways to have a scary good time. Special thanks to St. Francis Prep, Village Community School, Navillus
The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place recently welcomed a new cohort of students from Bronx Arena High School (BAHS) in Soundview for a weeklong Culinary Essentials course, continuing a partnership that provides students with opportunities to explore culinary training in a professional environment. Bronx
With the autumn chill in the air, we're looking back at warmer days and a summer full of learning, exploration, and adventure at HFH Summer Day Camps. From swimming lessons and museum visits to music, art, sports, and themed celebrations, kids at Allie's Place, Prospect, and Saratoga Family Residences
“She learned every department and what every worker does within the department,” said Sherien Shady, Director of Family Services at Island Family Residence. “They feel like she’s the go-to person.” Since joining HFH as an Administrative Assistant in August 2023, Christina Ruocco has become just that. Whether she is preparing daily reports,
After a summer packed with field trips, new experiences, and plenty of time to play, HFH Summer Day Camps closed out the 2026 season with one last celebration: the annual end-of-summer Carnival! Throughout the summer, campers ventured
“I want to learn how to raise him better, because it’s a lot.” For one mother at Saratoga Family Residence, a new program arriving at the residence could offer some of that guidance—both for her and her young son. Through a
HFH family residences recently set aside a day just for teens with “Teen Time”—a time for youth ages 13–17 to enjoy a space of their own to recharge, reset, and have some fun. There was free food, fresh haircuts and styling, spa treatments, gift
“I wanted to do something that was meaningful. I wanted to do something that was close to home—I grew up in this area—and I wanted to do something that allowed me to make an impact,” said Derrick Holman, Culinary Program Supervisor at Allie’s Place. That desire to give back has shaped
At HFH family residences, Mother's Day and Father's Day provided an opportunity to recognize the parents and caregivers who play such an important role in their families. Across our programs, staff organized thoughtful events and activities that brought families together and expressed appreciation for the care and dedication parents show every day.
“I thought I wanted to leave schools. But when I tried something else, I didn't enjoy it because I wasn't around kids,” said Sofia Gaston, Education Program Coordinator at Prospect Family Residence. “Then I finally found HFH, and it seemed like something that I would like to do.” For Sofia Gaston,