Join AFC educational advocates for a webinar covering the rights of students in charter schools, including students with disabilities, promotion policies and students facing suspension or expulsion. ASL interpretation will be provided.
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.
"Because of AFC’s efforts my family and I do see the light at the end of the tunnel where our child will continue to progress so nicely and have a happy and healthy upbringing. Without AFC, none of this would have been possible."
Mark was 10 years old when his family was evicted from their home. When they were placed in temporary housing, it was in a shelter far away from their home, and from the school Mark and his sister Alicia attended
