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 months of advocating to Karla's old high school, the superintendent, and administrators at the Department of Education’s central office, AFC was able to negotiate a successful result: Karla could complete portfolios to make up her missing credits in exchange for her local diploma!
"She’s about to graduate and she’s a whole new child. She would never participate in anything before, and now she’s in all the plays, she joined the choir, she’s playing instruments, spending so much time with her friends."
"I was in over my head with figuring out ways to best support Abi. I am still amazed how the school and DOE no's turned into yes once AFC stepped in, and I am so grateful Abi will finally have the supports she needs. We are very thankful that AFC not only provided me with the knowledge I need to know, but advocated for my daughter so that she doesn't continue to fall through the cracks."
