Advocates for Children of New York has a singular vision: an equitable and inclusive school system where all students receive the education they need to maximize their potential as adults.
We fight for families
For more than 50 years, we have fought beside NYC families from under-resourced communities through a unique combination of services, all focused on protecting education rights and eliminating barriers to success so all students can thrive.
After Emely’s mom reached out to Advocates for Children, we helped get a thorough evaluation to determine Emely’s needs. When the DOE still did not offer Emely the help she needed, AFC filed an impartial hearing request to secure placement for Emely in a specialized school for students with learning disabilities, as well as intensive speech therapy and one-on-one tutoring in reading and writing outside of school.
With AFC's help, Charlene's mother found a school where her daughter could thrive, one that specializes in working with high-functioning children with behavioral challenges like Charlene
“It's my hope it will remind parents not to give up! I thank you so much for your dedication to my family, it literally changed our lives and we'll forever be grateful.”
Protect Essential Education Programs From Funding Cuts
The Governor’s Executive Budget proposal would result in NYC getting $130 million less from the State than it would receive under the previously used funding formula. Email your representatives in Albany and tell them to reject this change and include a substantial increase in education funding in the final budget!
