HFH Summer Camps Kicks Off With A Splash
Our first session at Camp Wakonda has been amazing so far! From face-painting at our annual carnival to making lifelong treasures at arts and crafts, campers are learning,
Reflections and New Beginnings at Early Childhood Education Moving Up Ceremonies
The Early Childhood Education Centers at Saratoga and Prospect held their annual Moving Up Ceremonies, celebrating kiddos moving from 3-K to Pre-K as well as graduates who will be attending kindergarten next year.
Saratoga Afterschool Kids Take Center Field with Rosedale Little League
Saratoga Afterschool kids head to a local dugout twice a week to play baseball with Rosedale Little League. The kids play against teams in the League while sporting new jerseys
Snapshot: Families at HFH Trapped in Conditional Status
HFH's latest snapshot examines the application process for shelter eligibility. When applying for shelter, clients are in 'conditional status.' Nearly a fourth of clients are in conditional status at any time, and many remain in this limbo, reapplying for
“I Am All I Am:” Saratoga Celebrates National Poetry Month
“Stay calm and whisper / I am worthy, I am enough, I am me” – “Give Yourself Grace,” Alenell Under the guidance of Recreation Coordinator Francina Smith, a group
HFH Staff Volunteers Plant the Seeds for a Great Summer
In preparation for a fun-filled summer at HFH Summer Camps, a volunteer group of staff members headed up to Camp Wakonda in Harriman State Park to plant a garden of flowers,
“Saratoga Silly Project” Gives Voice to Youth Experiences
The “Saratoga Silly Project,” a collection of ceramics, claymation, and animation, will be displayed in an interactive gallery at Saratoga Family Residence. The project features clay sculpture characters based
Spotlight On: Hilda Figueroa (Leer en español)
In her nearly three decades working in the housekeeping department, Hilda Figueroa has been known to light up any room she walks into at Saratoga Family Residence in Jamaica, Queens. It’s a quality that other staff
Writopia Festival Showcases Scripts by Saratoga Afterschool Students
Earlier this month, the creativity of Saratoga Family Residence’s afterschool students took center stage at the Worldwide Plays Festival in Bryant Park. The festival was produced by Writopia, a non-profit that offers creative writing workshops for
Tyrone Squire: From Happy Camper to Dedicated Administrator
“Life changed for me when I started camp.” For Camp Administrator Tyrone Squire, camp has “always been in his heart.” Growing up in Fullerton, CA, he spent his summers at a Boy Scout camp off the
Allie’s Place Early Childhood Education Center: Enrolling Now for Summer Session
Sign up for Allie's Place Early Childhood Education Center: A universal Pre-K and 3K Department of Education Program for children born in 2018 and 2019. To learn more call 929.955.4624 or email APECEC@HFHnyc.org.
Testing Out Trades with Tools & Tiaras
Afterschool students at Saratoga Family Residence tested out the trade of plumbing with a recent workshop, hosted by Tools & Tiaras, that portrayed how water filtration systems operate. Students learned the significance of the field
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Grinch sighting at Prospect! 👀 Luckily, he didn’t steal the cocoa, cookies, or holiday cheer. ☕ 🍪 Families and friends snapped photos with Santa, his elf, and his mischievous sidekick, and Afterschool Staff printed the photos on the spot for families to take with them. 📸
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