Find Support
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming. Taking the step to reach out helps families feel supported and less alone as they navigate these challenges.
Community Support Can Provide:
- Guidance from people familiar with local schools and services
- Support rooted in families’ lived experiences
- Help navigating complex systems and next steps
- Connections to trust programs and referrals
- A sense of connection and shared support
Community Organizations
Association to Benefit Children (ABC)
- Support children and families in under-resourced NYC communities
- Provides early childhood education and family support services
- Offers school-based programs and advocacy.
- Helps families navigate learning, developmental, and well-being challenges
- Often connected through local schools and neighborhood programs
- Supports families of children with disabilities or learning differences
- Offers one-on-one guidance and family workshops
- Helps explain evaluations, school supports, and special education services
- Assist families in preparing for school meetings and advocating for their child
Advocates for Children of New York
- Helps families understand their educational rights
- Supports families navigating special education and school services
- Useful for families who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward
- Provides advocacy, referrals, and guidance within the school system
- Provides parent-friendly information about learning, behavior, and mental health
- Offers resources related to attention, learning, and emotional well-being
- Shares research-based guidance written for families
- Some families may also access clinical or evaluation services
- Supports children and families from early childhood through adolescence
- Offers academic support, enrichment programs, and family services
- Focuses on whole-child and community-based support
- Serves families primarily in Harlem and surrounding areas
Partnership for After-School Education (PASE)
- Supports high-quality after-school and youth programs across NYC
- Helps ensure students have access to academic and enrichment support after school
- Families may benefit through local programs supported by PASE
- A network of community-based organizations across NYC neighborhoods
- Provides education programs, family services, and youth activities
- Offers referrals to additional local resources
- Helps families access support close to home
Parent Child Relationship Association
- Supports families in building strong parent-child relationships
- Offers parent education and emotional support programs
- Helps families navigate challenges at home or school
- Focuses on healthy development and communication
Government Support
Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs)
