Forestdale, Inc.

Forestdale, Inc. Forestdale's mission is to ensure children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.

Forestdale serves children and families across Queens and Brooklyn with a mission "to ensure that children and families have the assets needed to thrive and live independently." Forestdale, a child welfare agency, is committed to going beyond the basics by actively pursuing cutting-edge and evidence-based approaches to address the needs of low-income families. We embody this commitment by providin

g a comprehensive continuum of services to help children and families heal from trauma and overcome inter-generational cycles of poverty. With a history of service dating to 1854, Forestdale serves over 1,000 families from Astoria to Far Rockaway every year.

As we wrap up one school year, we’re preparing our youth for the next! Every child deserves the best possible first day ...
06/11/2026

As we wrap up one school year, we’re preparing our youth for the next! Every child deserves the best possible first day of school, whether it’s Pre-K or college, and with your help we can make that possible.

You can set a child up for an incredible year of learning through the Forestdale Back to School Drive. Your donation will provide backpacks, pencils, crayons, calculators, and other essentials that make a meaningful difference from day one. 📚📝

To donate: https://bit.ly/FDbacktoschool2026

Forestdale's Lupe Rodriguez has been recognized with a 2026 Jim Purcell Excellence Award by the Council of Family and Ch...
06/10/2026

Forestdale's Lupe Rodriguez has been recognized with a 2026 Jim Purcell Excellence Award by the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA), a statewide association representing nonprofit child and family-serving organizations across New York. Named in honor of longtime child welfare leader Jim Purcell, the award recognizes staff at COFCCA member agencies whose work exemplifies excellence in service to children and families.

Lupe was honored for her dedication to supporting foster youth and families through times of crisis. She exemplifies the compassion, professionalism, and dedication that define this work and could not be more deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Lupe!

Our green space is a central part of our Forest Hills campus, and thanks to , it’s ready for summer! We’re so grateful t...
06/05/2026

Our green space is a central part of our Forest Hills campus, and thanks to , it’s ready for summer! We’re so grateful to be a part of Deloitte’s and look forward to welcoming this group each year. Thanks for all your hard work!🪏🌱

Staff Appreciation is one of the best days of the year at Forestdale! It’s rare that we all get to gather in one place, ...
06/04/2026

Staff Appreciation is one of the best days of the year at Forestdale! It’s rare that we all get to gather in one place, but every time we do, we’re reminded of the heart that goes into the work we do every day.

A huge thank you to our HR team for organizing such a wonderful event, and to everyone who joined us. Congratulations to those awarded for their impact over the last year, as well as all of the milestone anniversaries we celebrated!

We are so proud of this incredible, hard-working team!

Happy Pride from Forestdale! Check out these events throughout the month: 📍 Queens Q***r Youth Group – Pride Prep Party📅...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride from Forestdale! Check out these events throughout the month:

📍 Queens Q***r Youth Group – Pride Prep Party
📅 June 5, Queens Center

📍 Queens Pride Parade
📅 June 7, Jackson Heights, Queens

📍 Sin Pelos en la Lengua – Pride en Latinoamérica: Un Poco de Historia
📅 June 10, Queens Center, Astoria

📍 Brooklyn Pride Parade & Multicultural Festival
📅 June 13, 5th Avenue (Union St. to 9th St.), Brooklyn

📍 Astoria Has Pride – Picnic in the Park
📅 June 20, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

📍 Brooklyn Youth Pride
📅 June 20, Industry City, Brooklyn

📍 Youth Pride NYC
📅June 27, South Street Seaport / Pier 16, Manhattan

And for year-round community and support, check out:

🏳️‍🌈 Generation Q Youth Center – Forest Hills
🏳️‍🌈 Brooklyn Community Pride Center – Crown Heights

That’s a wrap on National Foster Care Month 2026! Forestdale’s Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner was held on May 21, ded...
05/31/2026

That’s a wrap on National Foster Care Month 2026!

Forestdale’s Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner was held on May 21, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the commitment and compassion of our foster parents. Foster parents joined us to share fellowship, encouragement, and gratitude for the important role foster families play in the lives of children in care.

Awardees include Diane Wallace, who received the foster parent milestones award, and Ebony Williams, who received the Pathway to Success Award-honoring a foster parent who has helped a youth navigate life challenges and struggles but remained supportive and compassionate.

What a wonderful way to celebrate our incredible foster parents!

the $2.7M cut to will delay permanency and will have ripple effects on other services. Don’t disrupt the work provid...
05/28/2026

the $2.7M cut to will delay permanency and will have ripple effects on other services. Don’t disrupt the work providers have done to build trust with families and restore the funding now.

Social workers know you can’t pour from an empty cup, which is why we’re so proud to celebrate the opening of the Zen De...
05/20/2026

Social workers know you can’t pour from an empty cup, which is why we’re so proud to celebrate the opening of the Zen Den in our Brooklyn office!

Our dedicated Brooklyn Preventive and Foster Care Teams show up every day to support children and families, ensuring each case is met with the same high level of care and professionalism that Forestdale is known for. After staff expressed the need for a space to decompress, Senior Program Director of Preventive Services Jasmine Pitts worked alongside these remarkable teams to bring the Zen Den to life.

Congratulations to Jasmine and the Brooklyn Preventive and Foster Care Teams on creating a space that will support Forestdale staff for years to come!

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷We had the privilege of hearing from one of our Strong Mothers participants, Ms. Marte, at our Gala...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

We had the privilege of hearing from one of our Strong Mothers participants, Ms. Marte, at our Gala. She shared her story and how far she’s come since joining Forestdale. Today, we celebrate her strength, resilience, and the love that mothers bring to our communities every day. Wishing Ms. Marte and all mothers a very special Mother’s Day!

Our work is deeply rooted in Queens, making it especially meaningful to welcome Queens’ own Deputy Mayor Dr. Helen Artea...
05/08/2026

Our work is deeply rooted in Queens, making it especially meaningful to welcome Queens’ own Deputy Mayor Dr. Helen Arteaga to Forestdale! Our staff was thrilled to share the impact of our youth development initiatives, culinary arts internship program, and the Fund for Family Equity and Well-Being, our guaranteed-income initiative advancing opportunity and stability for families.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, highlight our mission, and strengthen partnerships that support young people and families.

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67-35 112 Street
Forest Hills, NY
11375

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17182630740

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