Who we are

MercyFirst is one of New York's leading child-welfare agencies. Formed in 2003 via the merger of two of the region's top agencies, Angel Guardian Children and Family Services (founded in 1899) and St. Mary's Children and Family Services (founded in 1894), MercyFirst offers an unparalleled continuum of care.

Reaching
A leader in the field of human services and child welfare, MercyFirst serves over 3,000 children and their families at nearly 30 sites stretching from New York City to the eastern tip of Long Island.

Protecting
Drawing on a rich history of leadership and innovation, MercyFirst remains steadfastly committed to providing an exceptional continuum of care for abused, neglected, and troubled children of all ages with specialized services ranging from loving, nurturing foster homes to highly structured residential programs.

Empowering
MercyFirst's continuing mission is to reach out and help children and families in need, recognizing the unconditional, God-given right of every person to heal and grow physically, spiritually, morally, intellectually and emotionally.