Empowering Students Supporting Families Transforming Schools
Partnership with Children (PWC) has been a vital safety net for generations of New Yorkers, providing a steady source of care and connection in an ever changing city.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1908, Partnership with Children works inside New York City public schools to support students facing adversity With licensed social workers, youth development professionals, and teaching artists embedded in classrooms and communities, we help young people build resilience, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive.
OUR MISSION
Partnership with Children works to strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of children in New York City so they can succeed in school, society, and life.
OUR VISION
PWC envisions a future where every child has the skills and support to be their authentic self, develop selfsufficiency, and build strong relationships.
118 years serving New York City's youth
~200
Staff Members working in schools
Supporting Students Where They Need It Most
Partnership with Children strengthens the mental health and well-being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensive supports directly in under-resourced public schools.
Each year, our programs reach over 20,000 children and families, creating nurturing environments where students can heal, grow, and succeed.
THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
91% Students are living in poverty
94% Students are children of color
OUR APPROACH
Licensed social workers provide individual and group counseling that helps students navigate trauma, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience.
Teaching artists lead creative programs that allow students to express themselves, build confidence, and explore new possibilities
20,000+ Children and Families supported annually
10,000 Students served each year
40 Partner Schools across NYC
20+ years Experience in Trauma-Informed Care
Programs empower families to partner with schools and support their children’s social and academic development
“They really listen to what we’re feeling. They help us feel good about ourselves — and safe.”
— PWC Student
Financial Stewardship & Impact Report 2025
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PARTNERS
Every gift listed below helped Partnership With Children strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive development of , + New York City students and caregivers Together, we ' re building a brighter future for NYC's young people one student, one family, and one school at a time
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Charles Hayden Foundation
Heather & Jed Finn
MacMillan Family Foundation
Morgan Stanley
Robin Hood Foundation
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Apollo Global Management
CBRE Thrive Fund
The Estée Lauder Companies
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The Staten Island Foundation
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ARGA Investment Management, LP
Blackstone
Bridge Investment Group
Broadridge Financial Solutions
CBRE
Charles A Frueauff Foundation
Creative Planning
Danielle & Dan Benardette
Evercore Foundation
EY
GTIS Partners
IAB
Joy of Giving Something
L & L Foundation
MJR Foundation – Marc Rowan & Carolyn Rowan
PIMCO Investments, LLC
Proskauer
Ramneek Rikhy & David Majure
Scott Kleinman
State Street
UnitedHealthcare
Jim Zelter
John Zito
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BlackRock
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CAIS
Cindy Chang & Tom Booker
Disney Advertising / ESPN
FOX Corporation
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
iCapital
Jill Braufman & Dan Nir
Alexandra Murray
Matt Nord
NBCUniversal
Paramount Advertising
David Sambur
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Helena Willner & Rob Vahradian
WPP Media
Yahoo!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
/ as of June 202
Helena Willner, President Partner, Edifice Partners
Jed Finn, Executive Vice President Head of Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley
David Cohen, Vice President Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau
Alexandra Murray, Vice President Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Ramneek Rikhy, Vice President Executive Vice President, Consulting Group, CBRE
André Branch, Treasurer CEO, r e m beauty
Andy Bettwy, Secretary Partner, Proskauer
INVEST IN WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Nelly Akoth Chief Transformation Officer, Kyndryl
Dan Benardette
CEO, United Healthcare Community Plan of New York
Tom Booker COO, Portfolio Construction & Risk Engineering, Citadel
Jill Braufman
Jonathan Fassberg Co-Founder and Managing Partner at astr partners
Omino Gardezi CEO & Founder, Saints and Diversify
Patrick Grandinetti Head of Enterprise Sales, Stripe
Discover how Partnership with Children responsibly invests resources to strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of New York City students
Nancy Hall
Chief Executive Officer at WPP Media, U S
Pinar Kip
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, International Risk, Governance and Transformation, State Street
Helen Lin
Chief Digital Officer, Publicis Media
Freddy Rolón
Head of Global Sports & Talent Office, ESPN
John Walsh
Global Client Service Partner, Banking and Capital Markets, Ernst & Young LLP
Anu Willoughby
Global COO Legal and Compliance, COO Swap Dealer, Jefferies
As a 4-Star rated organization on Charity Navigator, we are proud to uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency. To learn more, contact grants@partnershipwithchildren.org
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STUDENT GROWTH
89% of students made progress toward emotional, academic, or mental health goals
The Difference Support Makes
94% felt happier or more motivated on days they met their PWC social worker
HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS
87% of students said they felt brave enough to try something new
EMPOWERING FAMILIES
90% of parents said they felt encouraged to partner with their child’s school
OUR PRINCIPLES
Trauma-Informed Care
Collaborative Leadership with School Partners
EQUIPPING EDUCATORS
100% of teachers saw increased student confidence and positive risk-taking
PWC helped us eflect on how we ere raised — and ow to break those ycles for our hildren.”
PWC Parent
Healing, Learning, Thriving
Social-Emotional Learning & Development (SELD)
Positive Youth Development (PYD) Principles
Responsive Family & Community Engagement
Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive & Culturally Responsive Practice
Support the Next Generation of New York City Students
There are many ways to support PWC and help expand access to critical mental health services for students across NYC.
DONATE
Support our work and help expand mental health services for students partnershipwithchildren.org/donate
VOLUNTEER
Mentor a student, host learning opportunities, host a mock interview event or support our programs. development@partnershipwithchildren.org
PARTNER WITH US
Host a backpack, book, or coat drive. Hire a PWC high school summer intern events@partnershipwithchildren.org
FUNDRAISE
Join a marathon fundraising team or organize a community fundraiser development@partnershipwithchildren.org
STAY CONNECTED
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