Heartshare Human Services of New York

Heartshare Human Services of New York We champion and empower the City’s most overlooked and underestimated by promoting health & well-being, creating stability, and unlocking futures.

Heartshare champions and empowers New York City’s most overlooked and underestimated by promoting health and well-being, creating stability, and unlocking futures. Heartshare exists to remove obstacles, build stability, and allow for greater self-belief, self-advocacy, and independence. We support two specific populations across all of New York City: children and adults with developmental disabili

ties; and children and families dealing with the trauma associated with family separation. Each population faces its own distinct set of challenges and obstacles — and we are set up accordingly to meet them with understanding, evidence-based solutions, and interconnected programming.

From transitioning into middle school to graduating college, Level Up 2025 celebrated the incredible achievements of you...
08/15/2025

From transitioning into middle school to graduating college, Level Up 2025 celebrated the incredible achievements of youth scholars in our Pathways to College and American Dream Programs.

These graduates have faced—and overcome—challenges most of us can only imagine. Now, they’re stepping boldly into their next chapter with pride, purpose, and power.

📸 See more moments and accomplishments from these inspiring scholars: https://www.heartshare.org/story/level-up-2025

What happens when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Heartshare School? Pure joy.Thanks to BSE Global and the Nets’ coaching te...
08/13/2025

What happens when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Heartshare School? Pure joy.
Thanks to BSE Global and the Nets’ coaching team, our students had the chance to take the court, learn new moves, and feel the pride of trying something new. These kinds of hands-on experiences are powerful—especially for children with developmental disabilities.

To show their appreciation, our Ash + Co students hand-crafted bracelets for each coach. Small gestures, big meaning.

We’re so grateful for the team’s time, care, and commitment to inclusion through action.

In May, we celebrated the 🎨 15th Annual Artshare exhibit at Clover’s Gallery — and the energy in the room was unforgetta...
08/08/2025

In May, we celebrated the 🎨 15th Annual Artshare exhibit at Clover’s Gallery — and the energy in the room was unforgettable.

The show featured original work by artists from across Heartshare programs, highlighting the power of creativity and self-expression in disability services.

💛 We’re so grateful to the artists, teaching staff, and program teams who made it all possible.

📸 Take a look at some moments from the event — and if you missed it, there’s still time to catch Artshare at The Red Wall Art Gallery at Resorts World Casino, Queens. The exhibit is open through August 18!

08/05/2025

We’ve got a brand-new look—logo, colors, and a website to match!

But don’t worry: our mission hasn’t changed. We’re still here, amplifying voices, creating access, and building pathways forward.

Take a look around our new site and let us know what you think!
👉 heartshare.org

07/31/2025

“We are here, we belong.”

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we’re proud to share Stanley’s voice. He leads our Self-Advocacy Council—and this year, he’s been pushing for real change, from Albany to NYC.

Two historic bills. One powerful youth movement.We’re proud to celebrate the incredible advocacy of our HeartShare St. V...
07/30/2025

Two historic bills. One powerful youth movement.

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible advocacy of our HeartShare St. Vincent's Services youth, who helped pass two major pieces of legislation within the NYC Council this month—both aimed at improving the foster care system for young people across the city.

💼 One bill ensures youth in foster care are provided with appropriate luggage during transitions—affirming their dignity and humanity.
📊 The second mandates transparent, disaggregated data on foster youth placements to improve services and oversight.

These wins are a testament to the power of youth voice. Our young advocates continue to speak up—not only for themselves, but for countless others who will follow.

Read more about these fantastic achievements: https://bit.ly/4l7WD6N

Next100 Fair Futures NYC New York City Council Rita Joseph Council Member Kevin C. Riley Councilmember Chi Ossé NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Council Member Gale A. Brewer

Inclusive interactions don’t have to be complicated—but they do require awareness and respect.DO:✅ Ask before offering h...
07/25/2025

Inclusive interactions don’t have to be complicated—but they do require awareness and respect.

DO:
✅ Ask before offering help
✅ Use person-first language (e.g., “a person who uses a wheelchair”)
✅ Give people space and time to speak for themselves
DON’T:
🚫 Assume someone’s needs or limitations
🚫 Speak to a companion instead of directly to the person
🚫 Use dismissive language like “sweetie” or “suffering from...”

Respect is the foundation of inclusion.

Check out our inclusive interactions guide: https://www.heartshare.org/story/heartshare-celebrates-disability-pride-2025

Meet Jaelen, our 2024 St. Vincent’s Family Services Youth of the Year.From the classroom to the stage at our annual Bene...
07/23/2025

Meet Jaelen, our 2024 St. Vincent’s Family Services Youth of the Year.
From the classroom to the stage at our annual Benefit, Jaelen embodies the strength, resilience, and vision of the youth in our American Dream Program.

“I have my plan. I continue to collect homes. I continue to create new goals. I have love. I’m looking forward. The future is mine. I hope that everyone who has pushed me over the past few years also feels that they have achieved this goal. You are my home. Thank you.” – Jaelen

We know that education is more than academics—it’s a foundation for healing, growth, and hope.

Jaelen was honored at our 2024 Benefit. We’re already looking ahead to this year:
🩵 HeartShare St. Vincent's Services
📅 Save the date: November 13, 2025
📍 The Rainbow Room

Learn more and mark your calendar:
🔗 https://www.heartshare.org/story/jaelen-youth-of-year

Disability is complex. It’s physical, emotional, sensory, cognitive—and deeply human. This Disability Pride Month, we’re...
07/17/2025

Disability is complex. It’s physical, emotional, sensory, cognitive—and deeply human. This Disability Pride Month, we’re highlighting the full spectrum of experiences, using the Disability Pride Flag as a guide:

🔴 Physical disabilities
🟡 Neurodivergence
⚪️ Invisible/undiagnosed
🔵 Emotional + psychiatric
🟢 Sensory disabilities
⚫️ Resistance to discrimination and loss

Everyone deserves to be seen—and celebrated.

With the growing need for special education services in NYC, we knew we had to act. This year, Heartshare doubled down b...
07/15/2025

With the growing need for special education services in NYC, we knew we had to act. This year, Heartshare doubled down by hiring more staff, increasing student enrollment, and reaching 99% capacity across our schools!

Every child deserves access to quality education. 💙
Learn more about our work: https://heartshareschoolreview.org

July marks Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity.Our m...
07/11/2025

July marks Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity.

Our mission is to champion and empower people who society too often overlooks. This month—and always—we stand for access, dignity, and belonging for everyone.

Join us in celebrating the identities, stories, and achievements of individuals with disabilities.

With the school year all wrapped up, we’re taking a moment to celebrate everything our Heartshare Education program has ...
07/10/2025

With the school year all wrapped up, we’re taking a moment to celebrate everything our Heartshare Education program has achieved in 2024–2025!

From reaching full classroom capacity to launching new therapeutic supports, this was a year of growth, impact, and meaningful connection.

We’re proud to share our Year in Review—highlighting major milestones, student stories, and the amazing progress happening every day across our schools.

📖 Take a look, and help us honor the students, educators, and supporters who made this year unforgettable: https://heartshare.org/schoolyearinreview

Address

330 Jay Street, Fl 29
Brooklyn, NY
11201

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

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+17183772831

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