Mercyfirst
MercyFirst is a non-profit human and social service agency founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1894, dedicated to supporting children and families in need throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island. The organization provides community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children, focusing on trauma-informed care and innovative treatments.
Through its impactful programs, MercyFirst has successfully kept at-risk children safe at home, addressed serious medical and mental health needs, and facilitated the healing and reunification of foster care children with their families. The agency's commitment to creating permanent loving homes for foster youth and empowering them through initiatives like the Bridges to the Future program exemplifies its dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals.
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