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Advocates for Children of New York

Information updated on Wednesday, April 9th 2025, 15:45
How to Contact the Provider
Contact email
[email protected]
Address
151 West. 30th Street 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10001
Phone
212-947-9779
Web
https://advocatesforchildren.org/
Services
Advocate-School District, Regional Center, Insurance
Family Resource Center
Workshops, In-Person Training, Classes

Advocates for Children of New York has been protecting and promoting the educational rights of students with disabilities since 1971.  As a result, we have unparalleled experience and expertise in special education, particularly in the New York City schools.  All of AFC’s projects involve special education advocacy to some extent, as they target specific populations that tend to include a disproportionate share of students with disabilities.

AFC’s Project Thrive focuses on low-income families with children with disabilities who need legal representation or in-depth case advocacy.  Our staff advises parents of their legal rights, negotiates on their behalf, and represents them in administrative hearings to obtain the services their children need to support their development, succeed in school, and maximize their independence.

Community Education

AFC’s Parent Center is at the core of the organization — dedicated to supporting parents as they fight for a quality education for their children.  Through our Parent Center, we provide training, information, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, ages 0-26, and the professionals who work with them. We present workshops, in English and Spanish, throughout New York City’s communities that prepare parents to advocate effectively for their children’s education-related rights in the public school system.

Supported by a five-year grant from the United States Department of Education, AFC leads the New York Region 1 Parent Training and Information Center Collaborative.  The Collaborative, which coordinates the parent centers for New York City and Long Island, includes Sinergia, IncludeNYC (formerly known as Resources for Children with Special Needs), and the Long Island Advocacy Center. We are also proud members of the New York State Parent Network.

AFC’s Parent Center can provide FREE trainings and workshops at your school or organization on a variety of education-related topics.

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